Sweetener in gum, jam, toothpaste tied to higher stroke, heart attack risk, new study finds
STUDY: A sugar substitute found in everything from sugarless gum to toothpaste and jam is drawing fresh scrutiny after researchers presenting at Europe's largest cardiology conference this week reported that people with high blood levels of xylitol face a significantly greater risk of stroke, heart attack and death than those with the lowest levels.
Researchers presented findings at Europe’s largest cardiology conference linking high blood levels of the sugar substitute xylitol to increased risks. People with the highest xylitol levels faced significantly greater risks of stroke, heart attack, and death compared to those with the lowest levels. Xylitol is commonly found in sugarless gum, toothpaste, and jam.
- High blood levels of xylitol are linked to a greater risk of stroke, heart attack, and death.
- The findings were presented at Europe’s largest cardiology conference.
- Xylitol is a sugar substitute found in products like sugarless gum, toothpaste, and jam.
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