The safety of artificial sweeteners has long stirred a heated debate. Several studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Experts advise choosing natural sugars whenever possible, while individuals with diabetes may want to consider xylitol.
Artificial sweeteners are used in food processing and beverages to replace real sugar. Common sugar substitutes include aspartame, saccharin, erythritol, neotame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, cyclamate, tagatose, stevia, and derivatives.
Increased Risk of Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Events
In February, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic published a study in the renowned journal Nature Medicine. They examined over 4,000 individuals from the United States and Europe and found that those with higher levels of erythritol in their blood had an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, or death. Furthermore, erythritol was found to induce blood clot formation….