Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study
Recent research has highlighted a number of previously unknown health risks linked to the use of sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners.
Recent research has highlighted a number of previously unknown health risks linked to the use of sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners.
Researchers warn side effects of xylitol may increase blood platelet activity, leading to blood flow concerns.
The findings come amid increasing concern over the health risks linked to consuming ultra-processed food and artificial sweeteners in recent months by researchers worldwide.
Despite growing concerns over the health risks of artificial sweeteners, researchers found no link between consuming them and an increased risk of liver cancer.
WHO is not recommending any changes to acceptable daily limits of aspartame, despite the potential cancer risks, which FDA and other industry experts have rejected
WHO's IARC reportedly analyzed over 1,000 studies on aspartame’s cancer risk in a recent review of the artificial sweetener’s risks and benefits to consumers
A key ingredient in Splenda could increase the risk of cancer, and intestinal inflammation, and multiplies during digestion, researchers warn.
Consuming high amounts of the sweetener could double the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes within just three years, researchers warn.
Less than two packets per day of Equal or Splenda increased the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers warn
Splenda was the only artificial sweetener not linked to an increased cancer risk, researchers found.