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Eating Foods with Xylitol Can Be a Risk to Your Heart
Research shows higher blood levels of xylitol and other sugar alcohols are associated with life-threatening risks. Here’s what to know and what to do about it.
“Our studies show that elevated blood levels of xylitol contribute to heightened platelet reactivity and are associated with an enhanced risk for cardiovascular events, like heart attacks and strokes,” says physician-scientist Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD. That’s similar to the amount found in a single scoop of keto-friendly ice cream or several cookies marketed for people with diabetes. For the next four to six hours xylitol levels remained elevated enough to enhance platelet responses and clotting risk in every person studied,” Dr. Hazen explains.
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