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  Another study published in Nature Medicine linked the sugar substitute erythritol to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes

This study was discussed here last week: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34965453

  Two sweeteners in particular, saccharin and stevia, worsened the participants’ blood sugar control

These are commonly-used; I wonder if my PCP will ever discuss / contact me in regards to this.

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The Washington Post article say: "Two sweeteners in particular, saccharin and stevia, worsened the participants’ blood sugar control"

But the research paper from Cell says "Sucralose and saccharin supplementation impairs glycemic response in healthy adults." Stevia in the research paper is not stated as "impairs glycemic response". [1]

Is the Washington Post article correct about the research paper findings?

[1] https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)00919-9

It isn't clear to me if that study makes any attempt to control for confounding variables. Like, maybe people that are already obese or suffering from heart disease are more likely to consume sugar substitutes? I haven't had time to read the original study and ctrl+F did not locate the phrase "3rd variable" or "confound[ing|er]:" https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9.epdf

Wet streets cause rain.

Most doctors know and follow the "standard of care" which is excellent for treating acute symptoms and diseases. Doctors are generally terrible about dietary recommendations and knowing how to treat diseases of civilization.

I was having constant stroke symptoms. dozens of doctors in all specialities. One mentioned that I shouldn’t take triptans for migraines as it could trigger a stroke. Not a one mentioned anything else. Including 4 neurologists.

Symptoms stopped the moment I went on blood thinners.

What symptoms? I didn’t think they were quickly reversible.

Think 10% of usual functional to 50% in a few days of blood thinners. 4 years on and I’m probably at 80% now.

Right side body weakness, numbness Severe Brain fog, visual issues, inability to write, etc. basically TIA symptoms, was having several a week. Damage was building up. Had a huge clot show up in lungs. A few days after starting blood thinners the worst of my symptoms stopped. Going off of them and they come back quickly.

I have 2 known risk factors. So anything extra that contributes is a big issue.

IC thanks.

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