Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Associated with Higher Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Researchers found a dose-dependent link between higher xylitol blood levels and major cardiovascular events in 17,710 people, with the highest group facing 57% greater risk.
- Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol are linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, according to a study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress.
- In two large cohorts totaling over 17,700 British and Canadian participants, those with the highest xylitol levels had a 57% increased risk of cardiovascular events over six years in Canada and an 18% increase over 30 years in the UK.
- The association between xylitol levels and cardiovascular events remained significant and dose-dependent after adjusting for factors such as age, gender, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, and lipid levels.
- The study was observational and does not prove causation; further research is needed to clarify xylitol's cardiovascular safety as it is widely used as a sugar substitute.
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Xilitol, a sweetener used as an alternative to sugar, is associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and death, according to a new study presented at the Congress of the European Cardiology Society (ESC) 2026. Researchers stress, however, that the results do not demonstrate that xylitol directly causes these cardiovascular problems.
Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk
People who consume greater amounts of xylitol, a popular artificial sweetener, could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany revealed.
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