Popular Sugar Substitute Tied to Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke: Cleveland Clinic Study

By Amie Dahnke High amounts of xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study by the Cleveland Clinic. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, focused on xylitol’s health effects. Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that looks and tastes […]