Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
A popular sugar substitute may be linked to heart attacks and strokes, according to new research
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What is xylitol?
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in many foods, beverages, and chewing gum.
What cardiovascular events are linked to xylitol?
The study links xylitol to an increased risk of strokes and heart attacks.
What outlets are covering this story?
NBC 5 Chicago, Fox 2 Detroit, WDSU, and Ground News are covering this story.
Where it stands
Consumers who use the artificial sweetener xylitol may face an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The sweetener, found in many foods, beverages, and even chewing gum, has been associated with a higher likelihood of strokes and heart attacks.
A new study, covered by NBC 5 Chicago, Fox 2 Detroit, WDSU, and Ground News, suggests this link. The research does not yet specify the mechanism by which xylitol might increase cardiovascular risk.
The study also does not yet specify whether the risk varies with the amount of xylitol consumed.
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Sources (7)
- Xylitol Cardiovascular Risk Revealed In Observational Study Artvoice · 1d ago
- This popular sweetener may raise your heart attack, stroke risk AOL.com · 1d ago
- Popular sweetener may raise heart attack or stroke risk, new study suggests WCVB · 1d ago
- Sweetener widely used in food, beverages and even gum linked to risk of stroke NBC 5 Chicago · 1d ago
- Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events fox2detroit.com · 1d ago
- Popular sweetener may raise heart attack or stroke risk, new study suggests WDSU · 1d ago
- Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Associated with Higher Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events Ground News · 1d ago
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