Could erythritol be adding to my platelet count?

Posted by jewelfaux @jewelfaux, Mar 1, 2023

I have essential thrombocythemia. I use liquid coffee creamer that contains erythritol. Could this be increasing my platelet count?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 1, 2023

Welcome @jewelfaux, I think the answer is yes according to a study done by Cleveland Clinic and a recent article published based on the study. Here's what I found:

--- Consumption of Oral Artificial Sweeteners on Platelet Aggregation and Polyol Excretion (COSETTE):
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04731363
--- Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Common Artificial Sweetener Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke:
https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2023/02/27/cleveland-clinic-study-finds-common-artificial-sweetener-linked-to-higher-rates-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/.

Have you discussed it with your doctor or care team?

nohrt4me | @nohrt4me | Mar 2, 2023

Interesting! I just sent an article about this to my husband, who had a heart attack a couple years ago and is trying to control weight with artificially sweetened food. I didn't even think about its having an effect on us ET patients.

I don't use artificial sweeteners as a rule, but will be aware of this.

Thanks for bringing up this topic.

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