Popular Chewing Gum Sweetener Linked To Higher Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
Researchers found xylitol levels in the top quartile were linked to a 57% higher cardiovascular event risk in one cohort and 18% higher in another.
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Popular Chewing Gum Sweetener Linked To Higher Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
Written by James McIntosh — Fact checked by Amanda Ward * Xylitol is a common artificial sweetener found in many common products, including processed foods and drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, and toothpaste. * A new study found an association between levels of xylitol in the blood and an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death from cardiovascular events. * In one cohort, people with the highest levels of xylitol had a 57% higher ris…
Common Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
Fact checked by Nick BlackmerXylitol, a sugar substitute, can be found in many common products.Credit: Andrii Bicher / Getty ImagesWhat we’re talking about: New research linked xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.Why this matters: Xylitol is often found in common items like sugar-free gum and low calorie snacks, and can be a popular choice for people with diabetes or those managing their wei…
Researchers at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin have linked high blood levels of the sweetener xylitol to an increased risk of death, heart attack and stroke. The substance is found in sugar-free chewing gum, jam and ice cream. The researchers followed 17,710 people in two large population studies, one in Canada and one in the UK. The participants’ blood was analyzed, and the researchers divided them into four groups according to the am…
Xylitol is widely used in chewing gums, sweets and sugar-free products. Researchers have found its association with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke TSN.ua (news 1+1).
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