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Briefing: Popular sugar substitute linked to brain damage and stroke risk

Strategic angle: New research reveals potential dangers of erythritol, a common sugar substitute.

Editorial StaffMarch 28, 20261 min read

Erythritol is widely used in keto snacks and diet drinks.

Recent studies indicate it may disrupt brain blood vessel cells.

The disruption can lead to increased risk of brain damage and stroke.