Heartbreaking impact of THIS sugar substitute

You have to laugh at this statement…

“Is going sugar-free really good advice for patients with cardiometabolic risk factors?”

Duh! Of course, the answer is an unequivocal YES.

But, as modern medicine has yet to fully embrace just how detrimental sugar is to our health, we are subject to this banter.

When in reality, we’re missing the bigger point.

A sweet heartbreaker

New research from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that consuming erythritol, a sweetener commonly used in sugar-free and keto-friendly products, could be detrimental to your heart.

(You might be wondering the same thing as me… If this is true, why didn’t the article open with: Is erythritol safe? Why automatically question the idea of going sugar-free?)

Now, let me be clear. I’m not here to defend erythritol. I’ve never liked this sweetener.

In fact, many years ago, when low-carb dieting was becoming all the rage, many products were produced with erythritol. The result? Many gastrointestinal symptoms, like gas and loose stools.

So, it really doesn’t surprise me that current research is suggesting this sweetener isn’t exactly the safest.

For the new study, 10 subjects consumed 30 grams of erythritol. Then, after just 30 minutes, researchers noted increased platelet aggregation—where platelets clump together to help stop blood loss.

More specifically, researchers explained that it wasn’t the sweetener itself that activated the platelets. Rather, they believe erythritol lowered the threshold for triggering platelet aggregation.

This response could potentially leave the consumer more prone to clotting. And that might increase heart attack and stroke risk in the long-term.

Let’s not mince words

I have always been wary of sugar alcohols, including erythritol. And this research just adds to the reasons why.

Of course, the author of the study recommended simply eating real sugar in moderation (instead of opting for a sugar substitute).

Folks, if we could do that, we wouldn’t have an obesity crisis!

He also added that he’s hopeful that future research will reveal a non-nutritive sweetener that doesn’t activate platelets. Do you see the irony and contradiction in these two statements?!

Folks, artificial sweeteners are really just another lethal addiction. Meanwhile, Big Food’s pockets just get deeper.

If you want to achieve better health, these are things you need to realize.

Sugar kills—and sugar substitutes aren’t any better.

In fact, I suggest avoiding sugar, aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, agave, and sugar alcohols (erythritol, as well as mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol).

You should also be wary of artificial stevia products, which are often a combination of stevia and sugar alcohols.

If you must satisfy that sweet tooth, opt for:

• Organic, 100 percent stevia extract (like Stevia in the Raw)
• Organic, 100 percent monk fruit extract (like Smart Monk)
• Organic allulose (without any added fillers)

P.S. Research suggests staying away from artificial sweeteners for better heart health. But you can learn more ways to protect your heart with my innovative, online learning tool, my Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol. Click here now!

Source:

“New Study Links Sweetener to Heart Risk: What to Know.” Medscape, 08/09/2024. (medscape.com/viewarticle/new-study-links-sweetener-heart-risk-what-know-2024a1000er3)