Non-nutritional sweeteners and cardiovascular risk

The widely used artificial sweetener erythritol affects platelet function and is associated with major cardiovascular events - fuelling calls for a re-evaluation of the use and regulation of non-nutritive sweeteners.

Automated summary

The commonly used artificial sweetener erythritol has an impact on platelet function and is linked to major cardiovascular events, leading to a need for reassessment of the use and regulation of non-nutritive sweeteners.