Episode 140: New Study on Erythritol: Let's Talk About Your Risk for a Heart Attack
Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton
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Show Notes
Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. In this episode Dr. Tony goes solo to bring attention to an important issue that has recently come up in the low-carb world. According to a recent study, erythritol (a common low-carb sweetener) may have some adverse effects on health. In this episode, Dr. Tony dives into the world of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners and sheds light on their respective effects on the body.
In this discussion, Dr. Tony talks about:
- (00:26) Intro
- (06:15) Natural sweeteners versus artificial sweeteners
- (15:02) Which sweeteners to avoid
- (29:28) Some healthier options to use as sweeteners
- (40:08) The findings of a recent study on erythritol
- (50:35) What do we do with this information about erythritol
- (54:40) Advice for those who struggle with sugar addiction
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