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This popular sweetener is linked to higher heart attack and stroke risk
HealthEuropean Society of Cardiology congress
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A presentation at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Munich discussed the potential risks of xylitol, a sugar substitute found in various products.
Dr Marco Witkowski's previous work suggested that xylitol may increase the body's tendency to form blood clots, and a small study found high levels of xylitol in the blood was associated with increased risk.
- Xylitol is a sugar substitute found in products like toothpaste, medicine, and sugar-free cakes
- Dr Marco Witkowski's research suggests xylitol may increase blood clot formation
- Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that may have negative effects on cardiovascular health
- Xylitol may increase the body's tendency to form blood clots
- High levels of xylitol in the blood was associated with increased risk
- A presentation at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Munich discussed the potential risks of xylitol, a sugar substitute found in various products.
- Xylitol may increase the body's tendency to form blood clots
- High levels of xylitol in the blood was associated with increased risk
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- Left: It’s found in everything from toothpaste and medicine to jams, drinks and sugar-free cakes. Here’s what experts want you to know about the risks.
- Center: It’s found in everything from toothpaste and medicine to jams, drinks and sugar-free cakes. Here’s what experts want you to know about the risks.
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- Further research is needed to confirm the link between xylitol and cardiovascular risk
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Understanding the potential risks of xylitol can inform consumer choices and public health policies
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- Sep 9Brisbane Times (AU): It’s found in everything from toothpaste and medicine to jams, drinks and sugar-free cakes. Here’s what experts want you to know about the r
- Sep 9The Age (AU): It’s found in everything from toothpaste and medicine to jams, drinks and sugar-free cakes. Here’s what experts want you to know about the r
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