People think this is healthy, but it was just linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death

You might believe artificial sweeteners like xylitol are a healthy substitute for sugar, but new research could be concerning.

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Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute and a naturally occurring alcohol in the body and in some foods. And many people may think it’s healthy, because it has zero sugar, is low in calories, and it’s marketed as an alternative to more conventional artificial sweeteners that contain saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose, which may be linked to cancer (although the verdict remains inconclusive).

Because it has an extra-sweet taste and negligible effects on........

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