Low-Calorie Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
A recent study has suggested a potential link between the consumption of a low-calorie sweetener, xylitol, and an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death. Xylitol, commonly found in reduced-sugar foods and products such as gum and toothpaste, was observed to cause a significant increase in blood sugar levels in healthy volunteers. Dr. Stanley Hazen, the senior author of the study and director of the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland …