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 …
A heartbreaking incident unfolded earlier this month in Patiala, Punjab. Investigations into the incident revealed that the cake contained a significant amount of Saccharin, an artificial sweetener known to pose health risks, including potential fatality, when ingested in large doses. Dr Pranav Honnavara Srinivasan, a senior consultant specialising in Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Bariatric Surgery at Sparsh Hospital Bangalore, underscores …
Refined sugar is often seen as a culprit in causing spikes in blood sugar levels. It is known for its zero calories and zero glycemic index, making it a great substitute for refined sugar for people with diabetes. It has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar, meaning it does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Maple syrup: Maple …
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 …
Many of us regularly reach for a diet drink or stir a sachet of sweetener into our coffee in an effort to keep sugar intake down. Key points: Artificial and natural sweeteners, such as sucralose and stevia, are often used as an alternative to sugar A study found commonly used sweeteners could change the makeup of healthy people's gut microbiomes …