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Popular sugar substitute

1 health finding tracked, based on published scientific research and health reporting.

Low Concern
5

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Low Risk

No high or medium-concern findings.

5 / 5

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Low concern

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Popular sugar substitute🍎 Food

Study links higher blood levels of sweetener xylitol to heart attack and stroke risk

An observational study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress found that people with the highest blood levels of xylitol had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, foods, drinks and dental products. The study does not prove that xylitol causes these events, and blood levels may not reflect diet, because the body also makes xylitol naturally.

Low Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
Sep 6, 2026
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