Sweetener used in foods, beverages linked to strokes, heart attacks – Study
Xylitol, a sugar alcohol added to foods, beverages and oral care products as a sweetener, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, a new study has found. The sweetener is commonly found in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurt and ice cream. This was revealed...
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