Sugar-Free Gum May Contain Xylitol: New Study Flags Potential Heart Risks - The Canadian Media
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Sugar-free gum may contain xylitol: New study flags potential heart risks - The Canadian Media
IBNS-CMEDIA: A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol, commonly used as a sugar substitute in products such as sugar-free chewing gum, are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Artificial sweeteners are widely used as alternatives to dietary sugar.
Presented in Germany, the study highlights the relationship between the levels of xylitol in the blood and the chances of serious cardiovascular diseases
Although it is suggested as one of the healthiest options for those who want to lose weight without losing sugar, xylitol may be a villain. According to a study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress, the sweetener may be responsible for the increase in cardiovascular diseases.The data indicate that high levels of the substance found in the blood of the 17,710 patients analyzed were associated with higher chances of death by heart attack and s…
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