Tag: Erythritol health risks

According to the FDA's own GRAS notices, the agency has historically had "no questions" regarding manufacturers' self-affirmed safety conclusions for erythritol. However, the FDA's stance on erythritol has come under scrutiny following recent studies linking high consumption of the popular sweetener to potential cardiovascular risks. This article explores the FDA's official position, the scientific debates, and the implications for consumers.

According to research presented in April 2025 at the American Physiology Summit, even a single serving of an erythritol-sweetened beverage can significantly harm brain and blood vessel health. This has sparked serious debate over whether erythritol is worse for you than table sugar, long considered a major contributor to metabolic disease.