Your Health Questions
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To find erythritol on food labels, check the ingredients list where it should be clearly listed by name.

A BMI of 25 is considered the start of the overweight category, but it is important to consider other health factors too.

Yes, erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener.

Erythritol is considered safe for keto or low-carb diets, as it does not affect blood sugar levels.

Erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, may be linked to an increased risk of heart problems, but more research is needed to compare it with other sweeteners.

Weight changes during breastfeeding can vary. Some women may lose weight, while others might gain or retain weight due to factors like diet and activity level.

Some studies suggest that erythritol, a sugar substitute, might be linked to a higher risk of stroke and other heart problems.

Erythritol is generally safe for most people, but there is a rare risk of allergic reactions. If you have concerns or experience symptoms, you might want to avoid it.

Even with a healthy lifestyle, people can gain weight due to factors like genetics, hormonal changes, and how the body uses energy.

Erythritol is a sweetener that may cause stomach upset and has been linked to higher risks of heart problems and other health issues.

Pain in the outer wrist joint can be caused by issues related to the ulnar side of the wrist, such as injuries from sports like tennis, or stiffness after a fracture in the wrist area.

Pain in both your wrist and shoulder could be due to joint impingement or complex regional pain syndrome after a stroke.

To reduce back fat, a combination of diet and exercise is important, as exercise alone may not specifically target fat loss in one area.

Erythritol is a sweetener found in many foods and drinks, but some people can have allergic reactions to it.

Erythritol is a sugar substitute often considered safe, but some studies suggest it might be linked to heart problems. More research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Nitric oxide helps blood vessels work well, and erythritol might affect this by changing how nitric oxide works in the body.

Some studies suggest a possible link between erythritol, a sugar substitute, and an increased risk of stroke, but more research is needed to confirm this.

The medical term for having too much fat in the blood is 'hyperlipidemia.'

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is commonly used to see if someone is overweight, but it might not be the most accurate for everyone. Other methods that estimate body fat percentage can be more precise.

Recent studies suggest erythritol, a sugar substitute, may be linked to heart and metabolic issues, but more research is needed to understand these effects fully.

Joint pain in the wrist, elbow, and shoulder at the same time may be caused by conditions like arthritis, joint impingement, or other joint issues.

Pain in your finger joints and wrist might be caused by rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions affecting the hand, like degeneration.

Pain in your wrist when bending it backwards might be related to how you use your wrist during work or daily activities.

Your body might store more fat in the stomach area due to genetics and family traits, as well as differences between men and women.

Eating too many vitamin gummies might not directly cause weight gain, but they can have other health risks if consumed in excess.

Flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, is not typically spread from person to person. It often starts from bacteria entering the body through a cut or wound.

Yes, flesh-eating bacteria can be found in fresh water, but it is rare.

You usually need an open wound to get flesh-eating bacteria, as these bacteria often enter through cuts or sores.

To protect yourself from flesh-eating bacteria, avoid exposure to contaminated water and maintain good hygiene, especially if you have cuts or wounds.

Flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, can be caught through cuts or wounds that come into contact with certain bacteria, often found in soil.