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Sugar-Free Gum Could Raise Heart Risk

Researchers found people with the highest blood xylitol levels had a 57% higher six-year risk of heart attack, stroke or premature death.

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Regularly consuming products containing the sweetener xylitol could be linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death, researchers warn.

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El FinancieroEl Financiero
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What Is Xylitol? The Sweetener in Jams and Gum Associated with an Increased Risk of Heart Attack

A new study found an association between elevated levels of xylitol sweetener in the blood and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

·Mexico
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focus.defocus.de
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Charité Researchers Warn of Heart Risk From Sweetener Xylite

Heart risk! Charité researchers warn against sweetener xylite

·Berlin, Germany
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NewsweekNewsweek
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Millions use a sugar substitute—new research raises a heart health risk

A registered dietitian, who was not involved in the study, told Newsweek: "The results are noteworthy."

·New York, United States
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PerthNowPerthNow
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Sugar-free gum could raise heart risk

Regularly consuming products containing the sweetener xylitol could be linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death, researchers warn.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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KurierKurier
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Xylite: New Study Indicates Higher Heart Risk

The sweetener xylite is found in beverages, chewing gums and light products. A new long-term analysis of the Charité Berlin now indicates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke by the sugar substitute.

·Vienna, Austria
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watsonwatson
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Study: Sugar Substitute Xylite Could Damage the Heart

According to an unpublished study in Berlin, the sugar substitute xylite, also called xylitol or birch sugar, can cause heart damage.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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watson broke the news in Zürich, Switzerland on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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