Health · 10 hours ago
Popular sweetener xylitol linked to higher heart attack and stroke risk
A new landmark study indicates that individuals who consume xylitol, an ingredient in diet foods and chewing gum, are more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes. Researchers found some participants were up to 57% more likely to suffer "cardiovascular events". Experts conclude that higher xylitol blood levels correlate with a higher rate of these events.
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