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Summary of Transcript:
In this YouTube video, the presenter discusses a recent study published in Nature which claims that erythritol, a sugar alcohol commonly used as a sweetener, can increase the risk of major adverse cardiac events. The presenter argues that the study is misleading and based on correlational, not causal, data. The body already produces erythritol when in an unhealthy state, so people with high levels of erythritol in their blood are already at risk for cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, the intervention part of the study was only conducted on a small sample size and did not take into account the metabolic and cardiovascular health of the subjects. The presenter and his guest speakers suggest that erythritol may actually be beneficial for cardiac health, and caution against basing health decisions on correlational data. The video includes a discount link for Thrive Market, an online grocery store, which sells high-quality foods for different diets.
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Summary of Description:
The video discusses a recent study that suggests erythritol may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. However, the video’s contributors, Alan Aragon and Dr. Layne Norton, note that the study relied on reverse correlational data and did not actually look at 3,000 people, as reported. They also point out that our bodies naturally produce erythritol and its blood levels are likely to increase when we indulge in unhealthy dietary habits. The video also mentions a new study that will examine the safety and benefits of erythritol. Additionally, the video recommends joining Thrive Market for a discount on your first order and a free gift worth up to $60.
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Erythritol, a sugar substitute often used in low-calorie or sugar-free products, has been accused of causing heart attacks and strokes in a recent study. This news had people up in arms, including fitness influencer Thomas DeLauer, who decided to investigate the matter in this latest video on his YouTube channel.
First things first, DeLauer informs his viewers about the convenient discount offer from Thrive Market, a brand that supports his channel. He then delves into the study’s findings and the claims regarding erythritol’s supposed dangers. He mentions that our bodies produce erythritol naturally, and the levels may increase when we consume unhealthy foods.
DeLauer brings in Alan Aragon, an expert in the field, to help explain the study’s potential flaws. According to Aragon, the study was based on reverse correlational data, which can be misleading. The intervention part of the study did not actually include 3,000 people, as some news outlets reported.
Dr. Layne Norton, another expert, enters the discussion and states that an increase in erythritol levels does not equal a heart attack or stroke. He explains that erythritol is actually safe for consumption and has benefits, such as being a low-calorie sugar substitute.
In the final segment of the video, DeLauer discusses the misrepresentation of science on social media and provides a link to a new study that examines the safety of erythritol and its benefits.
Overall, DeLauer’s video provides a clear message that erythritol is not inherently dangerous, and it is safe to use as a sugar substitute. He emphasizes the importance of looking beyond sensational headlines and taking the time to understand scientific studies fully.
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Erythritol Causes Heart Attack & Stroke?
Special thanks to Alan Aragon, M.S. and Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D. for their contributions to this video. For more of their content:
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References
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/1/204
Timestamps ⏱
0:00 – Intro – Erythritol Causes Heart Attack & Stroke?
0:48 – Join Thrive Market Today to get 30% Off Your First Order AND a Free Gift Worth up to $60!
2:04 – What did the Study Find?
3:45 – Our Bodies Produce Erythritol, Which Increases When “Unhealthy”
4:40 – Alan Aragon’s Take on This Study
5:32 – This Study was an Example of Reverse Correlational Data
5:58 – The Intervention Part Didn’t Actually Look at 3,000 People…
7:32 – Dr. Layne Norton’s Take on This Study
10:23 – An Increase in Erythritol Blood Levels Doesn’t = Heart Attack
11:18 – Misrepresentation of Science on Social Media
11:38 – NEW Study Looking at the Safety of Erythritol + its Benefits
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