Erythritol is also the largest ingredient by weight in many “natural” stevia and monkfruit products, Hazen said. Because stevia and monkfruit are about 200 to 400 times sweeter than sugar, just a ...

Another study is raising concern about the safety of the widely used sugar alcohol sweetener erythritol, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in “keto-friendly” foods, baked goods and candies.

There’s mounting evidence that artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and other possible health risks. Scientists say the findings are far from definitive, however, with some leading ...

A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy could be linked to a higher risk of blood clots, but the researchers themselves say ...

Highly purified Stevia extracts (Steviol Glycosides like Reb-A), which are approved as safe, are a beneficial zero-calorie ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study presents evidence to suggest the common artificial sweetener erythritol may increase the risk of blood clots. Mario Guti/Getty Images A recent study found a ...

Recent research links artificial sweeteners in zero-calorie drinks to faster brain aging. Learn about risks, safer swaps, and ...