Popular Sugar Substitute Erythritol Under Scrutiny After New Research Links It to Brain Cell Damage and Increased Stroke Risk
A widely used sugar substitute, erythritol, commonly recommended for people with obesity or diabetes and found in an array of “sugar-free” products, is at the center of fresh health warnings after recent research linked it to damaging effects on brain cells and an increased risk of stroke SciTechDaily.
This finding, from a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, raises important questions for Thai consumers who increasingly turn to artificial sweeteners in their efforts to manage weight, diabetes, and blood sugar—problems that are highly prevalent in Thailand and have changed consumption habits nationwide. As health-conscious lifestyles prompt a shift toward “no sugar” or “sugar-free” foods, the safety of these sugar alternatives is becoming a matter of significant public interest.