Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

August 28, 2026 · 1:05 pm 1 sources

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• Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
  The Guardian · August 28, 2026 13:05
  High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind A common sweetener used in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice-cream has been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol…