28/04/2025
Sugar Substitute May Harm Brain, Blood Vessel Health
New research suggests that erythritol, a common sugar substitute, may negatively impact blood vessel health.
Scientists found that human brain blood vessel cells exposed to erythritol showed higher oxidative stress and produced less nitric oxide, a compound critical for healthy blood flow.
Reduced nitric oxide levels can impair vasodilation, making it harder for blood vessels to expand and increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
These findings add to earlier studies linking erythritol consumption to adverse cardiac events.
Although erythritol is marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, its long-term vascular effects remain unclear.
Researchers urge people to be mindful of their daily erythritol intake as further studies continue.
https://neurosciencenews.com/sugar-substitute-brain-health-28745/