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Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel cells, promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation—all of which may raise the risk of stroke.

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[+] -11 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

Except for those who are diabetic, why would you even choose to eat/drink "sugar-free" food with sugar substitute?That doesn't even make any sense... Are people that stupid?

stop industrial sugar based drinks/food completely ! And I know this takes probably away more than 80% of the things you find in stores, but do people still didn't realized that sugar is add as addictive ingredient? Some claim sugar can be as addictive as cocain...

I have seen kids drinking coke at a very young age and I can assure you, those substances are not going easy on your brain !!

https://www.mlb.com/cut4/young-fan-has-the-absolute-best-time-with-her-cotton-candy-c200177238

And peeps are just laughing and having fun while the drug kicks in... People are just dumb...

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Issue is, the same people who push the narrative of "sweetener bad" are either pushing carnivore diet because "humans have canine teeth", or think diabetic people can still eat cane sugar and/or honey.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago

    Meth is bad, Methadone is better then meth - but is not good. People who are not trying to kick a Meth habit shouldn't be taking Methadone.

    Artificial sweeteners are a tool, but they are not without their downsides.

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