Let's talk about Erythritol, Please

Let's talk about Erythritol, Please

Let's be clear, there hasn't been any comprehensive study indicating significant health risks associated with erythritol when consumed in moderate amounts. Erythritol has undergone extensive safety evaluations by regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and others, which have generally affirmed its safety for human consumption. Thomas DeLauer has a great explanation here.

Erythritol, the ingredient in our fasting drink FAST:RX, typically does not spike insulin levels. Unlike sugar (sucrose) or other carbohydrates, erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is not metabolized in the same way by the body. When consumed, erythritol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine and then excreted unchanged in the urine. It does not significantly affect blood sugar or insulin levels, making it a suitable sweetener for individuals with diabetes or those following a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. Learn more on VeryWellFit.

So, it's really about this:
1. Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol.
2. Erythritol is not fully absorbed by the body. Instead, it passes through the digestive system mostly unchanged. Because of this, erythritol has an insignificant effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. When erythritol is consumed, it doesn't spike insulin levels like carbs usually do. Therefore, in the context of calculating net carbs, the grams of erythritol are subtracted from the total carbohydrates.
3. FAST:RX contains 7 grams of total carbohydrates per serving from Erythritol. 
4. 7g total carbs - 7g Erythritol = 0g Net Carbs in FAST:RX

 

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