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Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel cells, promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation—all of which may raise the risk of stroke.

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[–] scytale@piefed.zip 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I do use Stevia. The thing is, all the stevia products I see at the grocery store are laced with erythritol. Does the product you consume exclusively use stevia only?

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 22 hours ago

not all of them, sweetleaf doesnt have any of the substitute. there are others.

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I buy stand alone stevia product, and never buy drinks or baked goods in the store. I make them myself at home. I have not been able to find stevia-made drinks or foods like ice cream here so I just don't consume them. It's summer, and I'd love to have some ice cream once in a while but I don't.

[–] scytale@piefed.zip 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Sorry, I meant I buy stand-alone stevia but all the options like Truvia and the store brand variant have erythritol in their ingredients. Which brand do you use?

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I use generic 100% stevia. It is a shame branded ones contain erythritol. You should be able to get them on amazon if you can't find it in a store.