New Study Links Popular Sweetener Erythritol to Serious Risks

Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol that is used to artificially sweeten different foods and drinks. However, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have recently identified a link between the consumption of erythritol and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

The study found that higher rates of erythritol within the body may lead to blood clots, which can result in serious cardiovascular complications.

“If your blood level of erythritol was in the top 25% compared to the bottom 25%, there was about a two-fold higher risk for heart attack and stroke. It’s on par with the strongest of cardiac risk factors, like diabetes.”
– Dr. Stanley Hazen, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute

The full extent of erythritol’s impact on human health continues to be investigated at this time.

List of Erythritol Products

Erythritol can be used to sweeten a variety of different products, many of which are labeled as low calorie, zero calorie, or zero sugar. It is also sold on its own as a sugar substitute, allowing consumers to add it into drinks and food at home.

Products containing erythritol may include:

• Artificial sweeteners like monk fruit, Splenda, and Truvia
• Baked goods
• Gum
• Granulated and powdered sugar substitutes
• Keto ice cream
• Sports drinks
• Toothpaste and mouthwash
• Other low-calorie and zero-sugar products

Because erythritol is 70% as sweet as sugar with only 6% of the calories, products that contain erythritol are often marketed towards those looking to reduce their calorie or sugar intake.

For example, people with diabetes or those following a keto diet may be more likely to consume products sweetened with erythritol.

Who Can File an Erythritol Sweetener Lawsuit?

As the link between erythritol and adverse health issues is further explored, the legal options for those harmed by erythritol may shift.

Generally speaking, you may be eligible to file an erythritol sweetener lawsuit if:

• You or a loved one regularly consumed erythritol sweetener
• Later suffered from a stroke and heart attack

Our Erythritol Lawyers May Be Able to Help

For over 40 years, Sokolove Law has fought hard to provide everyday people with a voice in the justice system. Our decades of experience have allowed us to stand up to the manufacturers of dangerous products — and hold them accountable for the harm they have caused.

We understand the fear and uncertainty that can surround health concerns. As the effects of erythritol continue to be studied, our erythritol attorneys are closely monitoring emerging research and the legal options that may become available to those impacted.

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