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Artificial Sweeteners May Be Problematic

By Steven E. Reznick, M.D., the erythritol level the more likely the patient was to in large quantities for use in diabetic and diet products
FACP – Boca Raton experience a heart attack or stroke or death within three because it has no aftertaste and has far less of a laxative
Stanley Hazen, M.D., years. To understand why this occurred, the researchers effect than other artificial sweeteners.
is the director of the turned to animal studies. They found that the higher the The authors of the study suggest that if you are diabetic,
Center for Cardiovascular blood level of erythritol, the more responsive or likely have known cardiovascular disease, or have major risk
Diagnostics and Prevention to form a clot the platelets became. factors, you should read the labels and consider avoiding
at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner In a follow-up study, the researchers served beverages products that contain erythritol until more is known.
Research Institute in Euclid, with erythritol to eight healthy volunteers at a dosage Voted a “Best Doctor” by his peers, Steven E. Reznick,
Ohio. His research project, commonly found in a U.S. diet drink. They then followed M.D., FACP, is board certified in internal medicine with
published in the Feb. 27 issue the blood levels and possibility of clotting and found added qualifications in geriatrics. He has practiced in
of the Journal of Natural that the beverage elevated the erythritol levels one the Boca Raton area since 1979 and has been recognized
Medicine, involved finding thousandfold and the level remained elevated for up to as a “Best Doc” by his peers. Dr. Reznick is currently
substances in a person’s blood that might predict the risk of a three days. accepting a limited number of new patients. To request
heart attack, stroke or death in the next three years. By sheer The authors and reviewers of the study cautioned that a complimentary meeting with Reznick to discuss your
accident, he discovered that an artificial sweetener called this study showed a correlation between erythritol and health needs, tour his practice and learn about his
erythritol used in the sweetener Stevia, and monk fruit products, cardiovascular issues, not a direct cause and effect. Both personalized concierge medicine practice, call (561)
seemed to increase the stickiness of platelets resulting in agreed further research is necessary. 368-0191 or visit the website www.bocaconciergedoc.
increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in some com. You can follow Reznick’s blog, filled with topical
Hazen’s researchers analyzed blood samples of almost fruits and vegetables. It has 70 percent of the sweetness health information, at https://bocaratonconciergedoctor.
4,000 patients located in the USA and Europe. The higher of natural sugar and zero calories. It is manufactured wordpress.com/.
Art Exhibit, ‘Scenic Gems Of America,’

At Downtown Boca Library Through Feb. 23

From Jan. 15 through Feb. 23, the Boca Public Library’s around the world. My travels have also taken me to some of format cameras I can
downtown branch is featuring a new photography exhibit, the most beautiful and fascinating places throughout North and produce photographs
“Scenic Gems of America” by Jerry Ginsberg, the only South America, Europe and the Middle East. Using medium with greater depth and
photographer to photograph every one of America’s 63 a special dimension
national parks with medium format cameras. Many of his simply not possible with
fine photographs grace the covers and pages of hundreds conventional cameras.
of books, magazines, travel catalogs and websites. It gives me great
Ginsberg has been awarded artist residencies in several pleasure to share some
national parks and has appeared on ABC-TV discussing of these scenes for your
the scenic gems of America’s National Parks. enjoyment.”
“Photographs can express a great deal,” says Ginsberg. “Scenic Gems of
“They allow us to share the exquisite beauty of nature. A cloud, America,” a free exhibit,
a beam of light, a rainbow; all are unique. All are fleeting. is in the front lobby of
When I experience the joy of a special moment in nature, I am downtown library at 400
moved to preserve it in a photograph so it can be shared with N.W. 2nd Avenue, in
others. I strive to capture the very best of nature’s beauty from Boca Raton.

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