The Claim
Reductions in plasma erythritol levels following dietary weight-loss interventions are associated with improvements in atherogenic lipid profiles, specifically lower concentrations of cholesterol in very low-density and low-density lipoproteins containing apolipoprotein CIII, which are linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
What the research says
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When people lose weight through diet, their blood levels of a substance called erythritol decrease, and this change is linked to lower levels of specific cholesterol-carrying particles that increase the risk of heart disease.
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Reductions in plasma erythritol levels following dietary weight-loss interventions are associated with improvements in atherogenic lipid profiles, specifically lower cholesterol in very low-density and low-density lipoproteins containing apolipoprotein CIII, which are linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
When a person loses weight by eating less, the liver changes how it processes sugars and fats, which lowers a sugar-like substance called erythritol in the blood and also reduces harmful cholesterol particles that carry a protein called apolipoprotein CIII. This lowers the risk of artery clogging.
What the research says
1 studyWhen people with extra weight lost weight by changing their diet, their blood levels of a substance called erythritol went down—and at the same time, their harmful blood fats linked to heart disease also improved. This suggests that lowering erythritol might be a sign of better heart health after dieting.
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