Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Are Sugar Alcohols Bad for You? What the Research Shows

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Are Sugar Alcohols Bad for You? What the Research Shows

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Jun 16 2026
Sugar alcohols built a category on the promise of zero-caloriesweetness with no metabolic cost. Most cause gastrointestinal (GI)issues at modest doses, and 2023 to 2024 research has linkederythritol and xylitol to elevated cardiovascular risk. Here iswhat the science actually says.