Erythritol

Erythritol has a glycemic index of zero and produces no measurable rise in blood sugar. Erythritol has a glycemic index of zero and does not trigger a blood sugar response. Erythritol has demonstrated antioxidant activity. Erythritol reduces inflammatory markers. Erythritol has the potential to lower HbA1c levels. Erythritol may improve insulin resistance. Erythritol showed improvement in endothelial function in at least one published study. In animal studies on high-fat diets, erythritol slowed weight gain. Erythritol provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of table sugar. Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol but contains no actual alcohol or ethanol. Erythritol has virtually zero calories because it passes through the body largely intact without being digested. Erythritol produces a distinctive cooling or minty sensation on the palate that distinguishes it from regular sugar. Erythritol may be upregulating in response to oxidative stress as a protective counter-measure rather than a harmful agent. Erythritol alone does not taste exactly like sugar and is frequently combined with monk fruit to improve its flavor profile. Large quantities of erythritol can cause a laxat…