A recent study by Cleveland Clinic has linked high xylitol levels to increased cardiovascular risk, including heart attacks and strokes. The study suggests that xylitol enhances clotting abilities, leading to a higher risk of thrombosis. Further research is required to assess the long-term impacts of xylitol consumption.
High xylitol levels may increase cardiovascular risks by promoting clotting, according to Cleveland Clinic research. Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste. Cleveland Clinic researchers discovered that higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
The team, led by Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.
D., confirmed the association in a large-scale patient analysis, preclinical research models, and a clinical intervention study. Findings were published on June 6 in the European Heart Journal .
Xylitol’s Prevalence and Use Xylitol is a common sugar substitute used in sugar-free candy, gums, baked goods, and oral products like toothpaste. Over the past decade, the use of sugar substitutes, including sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, has increased significantly in processed foods that are promoted as healthy alternatives. The same research team found a similar link between erythritol and cardiovascular risk last year.
Xylitol is not as prevalent as erythritol in keto or sugar-free food products in the U.S. but is common in other coun.
