Study: Artificial sweetener found in many food products linked to cardiovascular risk
New Cleveland Clinic Research is linking an artificial sweetner to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. New Cleveland Clinic Research has found that Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy and chewing gyms, can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, led by Doctor Stanley Hazen, found that while it is not as common as other artificial sweeteners, it can still have a negative impact on health. The research also found that Erythritol also increased the risk. Hazen suggested that while the use of these artificial sugar substitutes in toothpaste is not a cause of concern, as they are not ingested. He also suggested that there is not enough research on other artificial sugareners and that he hopes this research will lead to more research.
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New Cleveland Clinic Research is linking Xylitol, an artificial sweetener, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Xylitol is an artificial ingredient used in sugar-free candy and chewing gyms, including some keto-friendly and low-calorie foods.
Doctor Stanley Hazen, who led the research, says that while it isn't as common as other artificial sweeteners, it can still have a negative impact on health.
"This is the second sugar alcohol that we've identified that at physiologic ranges, the levels that we're seeing in the blood, is linked to heightened clotting risk, heightened risk for heart attack, stroke and frankly death. So, one thing to do is to try to avoid it–especially consuming it in large amounts," Hazen said.
Doctor Hazen said that the artificial sweeteners in toothpaste are not a cause of concern since they are not ingested.
So, what are the alternatives to using Xylitol? Dr. Hazen says it's best to eat whole foods or a sweetener like sugar or honey, but make sure it's used in moderation.
He also notes there is not enough research on other artificial sweeteners and hopes this research leads to others conducted.
"One of the things I would like to see happen out of this research is a reappraisal of the regulatory guidelines around artificial sweeteners, or at least a call for more research on this topic so that we can drill down and make sure we're not inadvertently having people reach for something--to do something that they think is a healthy choice, and inadvertently it not be a healthy choice," commented Hazen.
He also found similar results with the artificial sweetener Erythritol, which also increased the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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