Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is created during the fermentation process in corn. It has been approved by the FDA since ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." New research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology links the sugar alcohol to brain cell damage, ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack, ...

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners offer similar benefits, but different levels of sweetness, side effects, and nutrition profiles.

A common sugar substitute used in sugar-free energy drinks, protein bars and snack foods could contribute to a higher risk of vascular health issues, including stroke, according to a new study.

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes. Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little ...

Not all artificial sweeteners are created equal. “One of my students was sipping on this sugar-free drink, and I said, ‘Why don’t you look into that?’” recalled senior study author Yihai Cao, who ...

Those sugar-free products you're buying to stay healthy–it turns out they might not be as beneficial as you think. Consumer Reports looks at why experts are raising concerns about sugar substitutes ...

They’re better for dental health: Sugar alcohols don’t promote cavity formation because they don’t react with plaque bacteria ...

CLEVELAND — Those sugar-free products you're buying to stay healthy–it turns out they might not be as beneficial as you think. Consumer Reports looks at why experts are raising concerns about sugar ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study suggests that erythritol, a sugar alcohol and common sugar substitute, may be bad for your ...