The food industry adds dozens of different sugar substitutes to processed foods to make them sweeter. Each has a different chemical structure, intensity and impact on the human body. Which sugar ...

Erythritol belongs to a group of substitute sweeteners known as sugar-alcohols that are carbohydrates chemically resembling both sugars and alcohols but are not as sweet as regular sugar, Dr. Heffron ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study presents evidence to suggest the common artificial sweetener erythritol may increase the risk of blood clots. Mario Guti/Getty Images A recent found a connection ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, a new study suggests the artificial sweetener erythritol may raise the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. Many ...

Because of the known health risks associated with added sugars, the food industry has produced numerous sugar substitutes with the intention of feeding our collective sweet tooth while minimizing the ...