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3. Interference With Natural Clot-Dissolving Systems
The body has built-in mechanisms to break down blood clots before they become dangerous. Erythritol seemed to interfere with some of these processes.
- tiny clots may linger longer
- the body may struggle to clear blockages
- risk of ischemic stroke — where a clot blocks blood flow to the brain — may increase
Even minor problems in this system can snowball into serious complications.
Why This Isn’t Just a Lab Curiosity
You might wonder: if these findings are from cells in a dish, not humans, is it worth worrying about?
The key point is that this study lines up with other research on erythritol in real people.
In 2023, a large human study found that people with high levels of erythritol in their blood had a much greater risk of: