Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Xylitol doesn't spike blood sugar levels, making it ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Xylitol is a low-calorie sweetener that offers oral health benefits. Incorporating xylitol gum into your daily dental routine can help reduce ...

birch sugar xylitol in a wooden scoop and glass bowl on black background closeup Senior Correspondent Losing weight is one the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease, and cutting back on sugar ...

Artificial sweeteners can be useful for some people who need to manage their blood sugar levels, but these sugar substitutes can pose some serious health risks. New research shows that low-calorie ...

Dear Doctors: I read your column about dry mouth. One of the recommendations was to use gum or candy that has been sweetened with xylitol. I was surprised because I have read that xylitol can have a ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Another sugar substitute has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to researchers with the Cleveland Clinic. A study led by Dr. Stanley Hazen, ...

Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, has recently come under scrutiny following a new study linking it to potential cardiovascular complications and increased blood clot formation. The sensationalized ...

Sugar lovers, pay attention! Researchers have discovered that xylitol, the sugar substitute you see in a whole bunch of products, may be harmful to your heart. A study found it could lead to heart ...

Low- and no-calorie sweeteners are popular for one main reason: they do what they say on the tin. With excessive consumption of free sugars linked to increased risk of overweight and obesity, and of ...

The quest for a guilt-free sweet fix has led us to erythritol and xylitol, sugar substitutes once hailed as the saviors of our waistlines and blood sugar levels. But hold on to your sugar-free ...

Q I read your column about dry mouth. One of the recommendations was to use gum or candy that has been sweetened with xylitol. I was surprised because I have read that xylitol can have a negative ...