Xylitol

Warning as common ingredient found in ‘sugar-free’ foods linked to heart attack and stroke

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Warning as common ingredient found in ‘sugar-free’ foods linked to heart attack and stroke

Health experts have issued an urgent warning as research linked a popular low-calorie sugar substitute with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular-related deaths. A new study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that a type of sweetener could be damaging to our health. Xylitol, a sugar alcohol, is used as an … Read more

Experts issue urgent warning as sweetener in toothpaste linked to heart attack

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Experts issue urgent warning as sweetener in toothpaste linked to heart attack

A common sweetener found in various everyday products, including sweets, gum, and toothpaste, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to recent research by the Cleveland Clinic. The study indicates that higher consumption of xylitol, a widely used sugar substitute, could raise the likelihood of cardiovascular events caused by … Read more