Xylitol Health Risks: Can Xylitol Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk?
Xylitol health risks have recently received renewed attention after new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 linked higher blood levels of xylitol with a greater risk of major cardiovascular events. Xylitol has traditionally been viewed as a useful alternative to sugar. It is a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, beverages, baked…