Another reason to cut back on low-calorie sweeteners

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In a new study, low-calorie sweetener xylitol is being called out for its potential to harm cardiovascular health.

For many years, non-sugar sweeteners – whether made artificially or from natural sources – have been considered beneficial to health.

What is xylitol? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, or polyol, a type of carbohydrate that occurs naturally in low amounts in certain fruits and vegetables. The body also produces it in small quantities. The latest findings The research, conducted at Cleveland Clinic and published June 6 in the European Heart Journal, involved a series of studies.

Platelets are small cells in our bloodstream that form sticky clots to stop bleeding when blood vessels are damaged. Blood clots can also cause heart attack and stroke. As well, since dietary information was not collected from these participants, it is possible that other diet components contributed to the increased risk.

 

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