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Sugar Substitute Xylitol Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death, Study Finds - Gizmodo

Published by Gizmodo.com By Ed Cara · 26 August 2026 at 19:25
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Sugar Substitute Xylitol Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death, Study Finds - Gizmodo
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New research has found a link between greater consumption of xylitol and a higher chance of major cardiovascular problems like heart attack.

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