Food

Erythritol (sweetener)

Dietary factor.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Digestion and tolerance

no clear effect Low-moderate study (A)

Study: the human gut microbiota does NOT ferment erythritol, which is also absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in urine, and does not harm teeth. This is why it is usually better tolerated than other polyols (less gas). (Note: recent studies have raised doubts about erythritol and cardiovascular risk, separate from this digestive point.)

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In depth

Diet · Highest evidence: Low-moderate · 1 finding

Findings

Digestion and tolerance — no clear effect (Low-moderate, study). Study: the human gut microbiota does NOT ferment erythritol, which is also absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in the urine, and does not harm teeth. For that reason it is usually better tolerated than other polyols (less gas). (Note: recent studies have raised questions about erythritol and cardiovascular risk, separate from this digestive point.) 16277764

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