People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.
The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were **** ociated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener and sugar substitute, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is often used in higher amounts to sweeten foods, drinks, chewing gum and dental care products.
Zero-calorie Sweeteners Could Alter The Genes Of Later Generations, New Study Warns
The researchers followed two large study cohorts of more than 17,700 Canadian and British participants.
#study #higher
The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were **** ociated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener and sugar substitute, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is often used in higher amounts to sweeten foods, drinks, chewing gum and dental care products.
Zero-calorie Sweeteners Could Alter The Genes Of Later Generations, New Study Warns
The researchers followed two large study cohorts of more than 17,700 Canadian and British participants.
#study #higher
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