One type of artificial sweetener may increase heart attack risk, preliminary study says

(By Matthew Herper for STAT)

The sweetener erythritol, which is becoming increasingly popular in snack bars and low-sugar ice cream substitutes, may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a paper published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. Continue reading here…

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