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Pro@reddthat.com to Science@mander.xyz · 13 days ago

Common sugar substitute shown to impair brain cells, boost stroke risk

www.colorado.edu

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Common sugar substitute shown to impair brain cells, boost stroke risk

www.colorado.edu

Pro@reddthat.com to Science@mander.xyz · 13 days ago
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New research shows that the popular sweetener erythritol, often recommended for people with obesity and diabetes, comes with health risks of its own.
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    Splenda the brand certainly sells erythritol; it’s not their main product

    Edit: Here’s the one from my cupboard

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      Ingredients:

      “Maltodextrin, Monk Fruit Extract”

      No mention of erythritol.

      https://www.splenda.com/product/splenda-monk-fruit-sweetener-pouch/

      Not all monk fruit sweeteners contain erythritol.

      https://wellwisp.com/does-all-monk-fruit-have-erythritol/

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          You’d think they’d list that on their website.

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            Apparently they do https://www.splenda.com/product/splenda-monk-fruit-sweetener-jar/

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