US EditionCommon low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
- Xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener in various products like gum and toothpaste, may increase heart attack, stroke, and death risks; a study reported.
- High xylitol levels are linked to a higher three-year cardiovascular event risk in over 3,000 U.S. and Europe patients, findings suggest.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
25 Articles
25 Articles
All
Left
8
Center
11
Right
3
Xylitol is found naturally in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables and can be extracted from various berries, oats, mushrooms, corn husks, sugar cane, and birch
High consumption of xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and a significant increase in blood platelet clotting
Coverage Details
Total News Sources25
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 36%
C 50%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
