Sugar Substitute Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack

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According to a study in the Journal Nature Medicine, erythritol, a sugar replacement found in products like Stevia is linked to heart attacks, stroke and blood clots. The study found that people with pre existing health issues or diabetes had twice the risk of experiencing health issues. One doctor not associated with the study said in an abundance of caution, it might make sense to limit the amount of the substance in your diet until more research is done.