RHR: Erythritol: The ‘Safe’ Sweetener That’s Anything But

In this episode we discuss: Why erythritol became the go-to sweetener for “sugar-free” and keto products New evidence linking erythritol to increased risk of heart attack and stroke The FDA’s GRAS designation and how it failed to catch long-term risks Gut health effects of sugar alcohols, including IBS-like symptoms Safer alternatives to erythritol, including allulose, pure stevia, and monk fruit