CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...
In recent years, the use of low-calorie sweeteners like xylitol has dramatically increased, driven by consumer demand for “healthier” alternatives to sugar. Xylitol, a sugar alcohol, is commonly found ...
High blood levels of xylitol is associated with an increased risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other heart event within three years, according to analysis of more than 3,000 patients in the ...
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners are popular for one main reason: they do what they say on the tin. With excessive consumption of free sugars linked to increased risk of overweight and obesity, and of ...
Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Xylitol doesn't spike blood sugar levels, making it ...
It's just as sweet as table sugar but has 40% fewer calories, and studies show it may help prevent tooth decay. This is why many people value the artificial sweetener xylitol, also known as birch ...
Your favorite sugar-free treats may be damaging your heart health. Higher amounts of the low-calorie sweetener xylitol, often marketed as a healthy sugar substitute, is linked to an increased risk of ...
A new study is linking a common low-calorie sweetener, xylitol, to heart attack and stroke. The research, conducted by the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic ...
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A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in ...
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Higher amounts of the artificial sweetener xylitol might raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study warns. Xylitol is a zero-calorie sugar alcohol commonly used in sugar-free candy, ...