The Claim
Consumption of 30 grams of erythritol elevates plasma concentrations over 1,000-fold and enhances platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.
What the research says
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Eating 30 grams of erythritol increases erythritol levels in the blood more than 1,000 times and increases the tendency of blood platelets to clump together and form clots.
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Consumption of 30 grams of erythritol elevates plasma concentrations over 1,000-fold and enhances platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.
When a person consumes 30 grams of erythritol, it rapidly enters the bloodstream and reaches very high levels. This high concentration directly causes blood platelets to become overactive, making them release more calcium inside themselves. The increased calcium triggers the platelets to change shape and stick together more easily, especially when they encounter damaged blood vessels. As a result, clots form faster and larger than normal, blocking blood flow in arteries.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
Eating 30 grams of erythritol makes a lot more of it show up in your blood, and that high level makes your blood platelets more likely to stick together and form clots, which could be dangerous for your heart.
Study: The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
Eating a lot of erythritol makes it build up in your blood, and when it’s there in high amounts, it can make your blood platelets stick together more easily, which might increase the chance of blood clots.
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