- Xyltol is a sugar alcohol added to many products, ranging from sugar-free candy and gum to toothpaste.
- Researchers say high levels of circulating xylitol are associated with an elevated three-year risk of cardiovascular events.
- They noted their study had several limitations, including clinical observation studies demonstrate association and not causation.
An artificial sweetener known as sugar alcohol has never sounded like the healthiest thing for people. Turns out, it may not be.
In a study…
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