Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.

Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners show up in many diets and "low-calorie" products. Now we're seeing the long-term ...

However, emerging research indicates that this sweetener may pose significant risks to brain health, particularly by compromising the blood-brain barrier. This article delves into the findings of ...

A sweetener found in nature and often added to diet products, particularly for the ketogenic diet, may actually contribute to clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests. People ...

The sugar substitute appears in numerous "sugar-free" products.

Q. My favorite yogurt now has erythritol as the main sweetener. Is this a natural sweetener, and how does it compare in safety to sucralose? A. Unless a big price hike accompanied the change, ...

A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to ...

Researchers evaluated more than 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. Those who consumed high amounts of erythritol had a greater risk of developing major adverse cardiovascular events, which could ...

Increased blood levels of erythritol, both when produced endogenously and when ingested as a sugar substitute, is associated with an uptick in adverse cardiovascular events, according to new ...

It’s no surprise that Americans like their food (and drinks) sweet. But with expanding waistlines and the epidemic of diabetes looming large, we’re looking for new ways to get our sweet fix without ...