3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Study links zero-calorie sweetener to health risks
Brad Spakowitz talks about a study that finds serious health risks from a zero-calorie sweetener, Erythritol
Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:28 PM CST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A study published in the journal Nature Medicine links a zero-calorie sweetener to significantly higher risks of a heart attack or stroke.
Ironically, it’s often added to natural sweeteners like Stevia and monk fruit and found in food products promoted for healthier diets.
In 3 BRILLIANT MINUTES, Brad Spakowitz goes into detail about Erythritol, a sugar substitute that researchers say has the not-so-sweet side effect of promoting blood clotting.
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