Study suggests xylitol sweetener may increase stroke and heart attack risks
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Common sweetener ‘Xylitol’ linked to cardiovascular and stroke risk
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Common sweetener ‘Xylitol’ linked to cardiovascular and stroke risk
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Common sweetener ‘Xylitol’ linked to cardiovascular and stroke risk
The concern is gaining attention as low-calorie sweeteners become increasingly common in food and drinks.
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Study suggests xylitol sweetener may increase stroke and heart attack risks
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Study suggests xylitol sweetener may increase stroke and heart attack risks
Most outlets led with the finding that xylitol, a common low-calorie sweetener found in products like chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, and yogurt, may be linked to higher risks of stroke and heart attacks, as suggested by a study. The News International provided slightly more context by mentioning xylitol is used in various products and described it as a "main culprit," while Minute Mirror framed the report more generally as raising health concerns.
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Common sweetener raises health concerns
Xylitol a popular low calorie sweetener found in products such as chewing gum toothpaste jam yogurt and ice cream may be linked to a higher
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Xylitol sweetener may raise stroke and heart attack risks, study suggests
A common sweetener xylitol used in the various products including chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, and yoghurts has been found to be a main culprit in raising the chances of stroke and heart attacks risks. The sugar is also...
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