45: Is Erythritol Safe? Keto Causes Heart Attacks? [New Research / Scary Headlines]

The FastingWell Podcast

The FastingWell Podcast
45: Is Erythritol Safe? Keto Causes Heart Attacks? [New Research / Scary Headlines]
Mar 16, 2023 Episode 45
Ben Tanner, PA-C

Recently there have been sensational headlines about erythritol increasing the risk of heart disease, and similar headlines about a “keto-like” diet also increasing the risk of heart disease. Today I’ll break down what actually happened, and whether you should change your behavior as a result.

Erythritol video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oMbTjJZeQWE

Keto video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fpBBHf-NVpg 

TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 

Episode overview (0:00) // Erythritol & heart disease headlines (2:32) // 7 deadly sins of "churnalism" applied to erythritol (11:03) // “Keto-like diet” & heart disease headlines (16:06) // 7 deadly sins of churnalism applied to keto (22:53)

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode45/

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/