topic Re: Erythritol in Wellness

Erythritol

occasionalrain — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:52:57 GMT

I avoid artificial sweetners so I read labels. I was unaware that erythritol was one of them until I googled it. Had I known I would not have bought the item.

Is it common knowledge that it's an artifical sweetener and has side effects?

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Icegoddess — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:01:57 GMT

Yes, it is a sugar substitute although not really artificial. It is synthesized from corn using enzymes and fermentation. However it does cause GI issues in some people. It's often mixed with other, extremely sweet sugar substitutes to make a product that spoons and measures like sugar, Stevia and Monkfruit to name a couple.

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tansy — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:07:03 GMT

It's a well-known sugar substitute. It can cause gastrointestinal issues.

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occasionalrain — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:30:19 GMT

I read that it can cause blood clots, contribute to stroke and heart problems.

I should have posted sugar substitute.

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bikerbabe — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:30:39 GMT

Yes, and not a friend to my GI track. Messes with gut biome.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:14:22 GMT

@bikerbabe wrote:
Yes, and not a friend to my GI track. Messes with gut biome.

Does stevia also mess with the gut biome? @bikerbabe

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Shelbelle — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:34:31 GMT

We use Stevia and Sucrulose all the time but it is Allulose that upset my DH's stomach and he didnt like the taste.

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Sooner — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:43:47 GMT

Too many of these things cause me an almost instant terrible migraine so I only use sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses. I won't touch any of this other stuff, including the stevia ones (which taste awful to begin with).

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:59:44 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Too many of these things cause me an almost instant terrible migraine so I only use sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses. I won't touch any of this other stuff, including the stevia ones (which taste awful to begin with).

@Sooner Me too, if it says sugar free I'm not buying it. I find all that stuff to be nasty.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:28:50 GMT

Erythritol is a perfectly safe alternative to sugar. It's very low in calories and will not spike blood sugars or insulin. Erythritol actually occurs naturally in some fruits and our bodies can make it, albeit in low levels. It can cause stomach distress when consumed in large amounts. There is currently no proof that it's a dangerous substance or contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.

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PrettyGerl — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:24:27 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
Erythritol is a perfectly safe alternative to sugar. It's very low in calories and will not spike blood sugars or insulin. Erythritol actually occurs naturally in some fruits and our bodies can make it, albeit in low levels. It can cause stomach distress when consumed in large amounts. There is currently no proof that it's a dangerous substance or contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.

Excellent post. We all need to use common sense.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:49:53 GMT

There are basically 3 types of sugar substitutes. This chart shows most of them. The group in the middle are considered potential problem makers and are totally artificial with zero-calorie. The list on the right are naturally-derived sweeteners and have a caloric value...they have a carb content, aka 'sugar alcohols'.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:18:41 GMT

@SilleeMee - there are actually more than what your chart has listed. I'm sensitive to this because of the way we eat and I've become a label reader besides going down the rabbit hole now and then. Just because it's listed on my chart doesn't mean I endorse them all, though. There are also more which are not listed because they are not keto friendly, in case you see some of yours missing or they may be using a different name. For instance, Lo Han Guo is another name for Monk Fruit.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:27:01 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

I just listed the more popular ones.

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bikerbabe — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 01:36:13 GMT

All I know is that erythritol and I do not get along. Take that for what it’s worth.

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monie monie — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:54:41 GMT

Erythritol gives me headaches. I try to remember to check labels now.

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Carmie — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:03:33 GMT

Every artificial sweeteners that ends in " tol" causes me gastric issues.

These sweeteners are in everything from chewing gum to medications.

It is difficult to a avoid them.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:09:40 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Every artificial sweeteners that ends in " tol" causes me gastric issues.

These sweeteners are in everything from chewing gum to medications.

It is difficult to a avoid them.

I just stay away from all sugar free products, the are not friendly to my bladder issues