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Podcast: ACSH Science Dispatch
Episode: Xylitol Won't Ruin Your Heart Health
Description: A recent study, predictably followed by alarmist headlines, suggested that the sweetener xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications and blood clots. As usual, there is much more to the story—including the fact that xylitol is perfectly safe for most people to consume as a sweetener.