Popular sugar substitute xylitol may increase risk of heart problems: Study
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Popular sugar substitute xylitol may increase risk of heart problems: Study

India Today  

Cutting sugar is a well-known strategy to reduce heart disease risk, but a new study suggests that sugar substitutes might not be the safer alternative they appear to be. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have found that higher levels of xylitol, a sugar substitute commonly used in sugar-free products, are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. The findings, published in the European Heart Journal, highlight the potential dangers of xylitol, commonly found in sugar-free candy, gum, baked goods, and oral care products like toothpaste. The study highlighted the potential dangers of xylitol, commonly found in sugar-free candy, gum, baked goods, and oral care products like toothpaste.

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Popular artificial sweetener linked to blood clots, heart attack; study finds
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Popular artificial sweetener linked to blood clots, heart attack; study finds

Hindustan Times  

Popular artificial sweetener erythritol has been linked to increased risks of blood clots, heart attack and stroke, according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic. Sugar substitute erythritol, which is often used in diet sodas, has been linked to increased risk of heart diseases Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increased risk of heart diseases Erythritol is a non-calorific sweetener commonly …

Xylitol, a common sugar substitute, found to be associate with "cardiovascular risk," per new study
6 months, 1 week ago

Xylitol, a common sugar substitute, found to be associate with "cardiovascular risk," per new study

Salon  

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that xylitol, an incredibly popular and commonly used sugar substitute, is "associated with incident MACE risk." The study found "xylitol both enhanced platelet reactivity and thrombosis potential in vivo," and noted that in interventional studies, "consumption of a xylitol-sweetened drink markedly raised plasma levels and enhanced multiple …

Low-calorie sweetener xylitol linked to heart attack and stroke, study says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Low-calorie sweetener xylitol linked to heart attack and stroke, study says

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. CNN — A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in people who consume the highest levels of the sweetener, a new study found. “We gave healthy …

Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Heart Attack, Blood Clot And Stroke, Claims Study
1 year, 9 months ago

Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Heart Attack, Blood Clot And Stroke, Claims Study

News 18  

High sugar intake is known to raise the risk of diabetes and a variety of other health problems, including kidney failure. But now a recent study has revealed that the artificial sweetener erythritol has been linked to increased risk of blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and even death. The Nature Medical Journal study goes into great detail on how individuals …

Can zero-calorie sweetener, erythritol, increase the risks of heart attack and stroke?
1 year, 9 months ago

Can zero-calorie sweetener, erythritol, increase the risks of heart attack and stroke?

Firstpost  

A study by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic has found that erythritol, an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute, can lead to stroke, heart attack, blood clotting, and even death in people who had existing risk factors for heart disease Erythritol, a zero-calorie artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute, may lead to stroke, heart attack, blood clotting, and …

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study
2 years, 3 months ago

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Researchers have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and …

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