Xilitolul, un înlocuitor al zahărului, sub lupa cercetătorilor

A recent study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress indicates that xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The research involved over 17,700 participants from Canada and the UK, revealing that those with higher blood xylitol levels had a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events. The findings suggest a need for further investigation into the long-term cardiovascular safety of xylitol, as it is widely consumed. However, the study is observational, meaning it shows an association rather than a direct cause-and-effect relationship.