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A study found that replacing refined sugar with pure maple syrup can improve markers of cardiometabolic health, such as blood glucose tolerance, blood pressure, and visceral fat, possibly due to maple syrup's natural compounds and nutrients, making it a healthier alternative to sugar.
A study found that replacing refined sugar with pure maple syrup for eight weeks improved several health markers, including better glucose tolerance, lower blood pressure, reduced visceral fat, and favorable changes in gut bacteria, suggesting maple syrup as a healthier alternative to sugar.
A study has found that erythritol, a sugar replacement commonly used in stevia, monkfruit, and keto reduced-sugar products, is linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and death. People with existing risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, were found to be twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke if they had high levels of erythritol in their blood. The study revealed that erythritol caused blood platelets to clot more readily, increasing the risk of clots breaking off and triggering cardiovascular events. Experts recommend limiting erythritol intake until further research is conducted.