# Common Low-Calorie Sweetener May Pose Greater Heart Risks Than Sugar, Study Finds 💔

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1. **Erythritol’s Cardiovascular Impact**  
A **Cleveland Clinic study** found that **erythritol** , a popular **low-calorie sweetener** , may cause **worrisome cardiovascular effects** unlike regular sugar.

2. **Comparative Study Results**  
In the study, **glucose** caused none of the problems associated with **erythritol** , which may increase the risk of **heart attacks** and **strokes** by making blood platelets **stickier**.

3. **Previous Research**  
Earlier studies also linked **sugar alcohols** like erythritol to **increased cardiovascular risks** , raising concerns about their safety in **keto-friendly** and **sugar-free** foods.

**Read more at:** [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com)