QuestionI've been consuming large quantities of erythritol most mornings for several months as sweetener for my oatmeal. I've also been feeling very tired, but I've had an unrelated sleep problem for years. I'm sleeping much better lately, but I still feel extremely tired and am wondering if the erythritol could be the cause of that.
Erythritol, as is the case with many sugar alcohols, generally results in a much smaller change in blood glucose than sugar. But I'm consuming what many would consider an unusually large amount of it each morning.
Is it likely that the erythritol is causing me to feel sleepy after eating it?
Thanks for your help.
AnswerI did some research and I did not find fatigue listed anywhere as a side effect of erythritol. However, I would still not count it out as the cause. Your best bet would be to stop eating it for a couple of weeks or so and see how you feel; sometimes eliminating a food is the only way to see if that food is causing a reaction. If you have any problems with blood sugar, consuming oatmeal without a protein or fat may contribute to a spike in blood sugar, which may cause you to feel sleepy after eating. Another cause may be if you have had any change in medications. You said you are sleeping better; "better" is obviously different than "more", but too much sleep at night can also contribute to fatigue during the day. Hope that gives you some ideas on where to go from here. I wish you all the best.
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