Sweetener used in Jam may be linked to increased strokes and heart attacks
A study from Charité University Hospital in Berlin suggests a link between high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers observed a 57 percent higher risk of cardiovascular events in participants with the highest xylitol levels over a six-year period.
Why it matters
Xylitol is a common sugar substitute found in many consumer goods, making these findings significant for public health and dietary choices.
Those with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a 57 per cent higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
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