Medical News Today September 08, 2026 • 14:52

Heart attack: Chewing-gum sweetener xylitol tied to 57% higher risk - Medical News Today

By James McIntosh

Heart attack: Chewing-gum sweetener xylitol tied to 57% higher risk - Medical News Today

A new heart health study found that people with the highest levels of the sweetener xylitol in their blood had a 57% higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.

<ul><li>Xylitol is a common artificial sweetener found in many common products, including processed foods and drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, and toothpaste.</li><li>A new study found an association … [+6943 chars]

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