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Warning: Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes

High xylitol levels may increase cardiovascular risks by promoting clotting, according to Cleveland Clinic research. Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste. Cleveland Clinic researchers discovered that higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are as

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