Xylitol may be linked to major cardiovascular events, study suggests

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new study on a popular artificial sweetener may show a link between it and health risks. Read more trending news The sweetener is xylitol, which is found in foods, drinks, chewing gum and even oral care products, USA Today reported. You may have heard about xylitol and the dangers it presents t...

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