Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular events
Researchers found the highest xylitol blood levels were linked to 57% more cardiovascular events in one cohort and 18% more in another.
- A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's ESC Congress 2026 links high blood levels of xylitol to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events.
- Researchers analyzed health data from roughly 17,000 individuals across the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging and the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer to assess these cardiovascular risks.
- Over six years, the CLSA cohort showed a 57% higher cardiovascular risk; the EPIC-Norfolk group demonstrated an 18% increased risk over 30 years.
- Lead author Doctor Marco Witkowski noted, "Our long-term findings in the general population highlight how little we know about the cardiovascular safety of xylitol," calling for further studies.
- Commenting on the findings, Professor Dan Atar of the ESC Communication Committee noted that while sweeteners are generally regarded as safe, results suggest a dose-dependent relationship warranting further study.
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Artificial sweetener xylitol associated with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener, xylitol, were associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Xylitol, an artificial sweetener commonly used in chewing gum and mint candies, has been found to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. A 30-year study involving over 17,000 people showed that this additive disrupts blood composition and triggers clotting.
Xylitol May Increase The Risk Of Major Cardiovascular Events
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener, xylitol, were associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. The post Xylitol May Increase The Risk Of Major Cardiovascular Events appeared first on StudyFinds.
High levels of artificial sweetener xylitol could lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke. This is revealed by a study to be presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Munich. (ANSA)
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