Beyond the Headlines: What to Know about Erythritol and Heart Health

Headlines connecting a popular plant-based sweetener to cardiovascular issues have people panicking. A new study reported that elevated blood levels of erythritol, a plant-based zero-calorie sugar substitute, are linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. There were a number of limitations to the study, and also nuances to understand about our body’s natural production of erythritol, which I outline in this week’s episode of FUELED. Tune in to learn what you need to know about erythritol and why I still feel comfortable using it as a replacement for sugar.LINKS 2023 Review in the Journal Nutrients | Erythritol: An In-Depth Discussion of Its Potential to Be a Beneficial Dietary Component | https://bit.ly/3EQfqRAThe New York Times: Study Suggests Possible Link Between Sugar Substitute and Heart Issues. Experts Say, Don’t Panic | https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/well/artificial-sweetener-heart-attack-stroke.htmlNicola Guess, RD, MPH, PhD | https://bit.ly/3KRM4WTThank you to this week's sponsor Caraway Home - Visit www.Carawayhome.com/FUELED to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit www.Carawayhome.com/FUELED or use code FUELED at checkout.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.