
New Study finds common Sugar Alcohols (Xylitol) linked to Heart Disease - is it true?
Physionic
Jun 24, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Limit xylitol intake to reduce cardiovascular risk
Consuming a typical 30-gram dose of xylitol can raise blood levels into the concentration range associated with cardiovascular risk for at least six hours.
Reevaluate xylitol studies considering pre-existing health conditions
A major flaw in the studies is that participants with the highest blood xylitol were already in worse health, with more pre-existing heart disease and worse kidney function.
Challenge new findings on xylitol and cardiovascular disease with genetic study insights
A Mendelian randomization trial, a different type of genetic study, found no relationship between xylitol and cardiovascular disease, contradicting the new findings.
Use xylitol safely for dental health benefits
Using xylitol for dental health without swallowing it is probably not a significant worry in the context of these studies.
Understand xylitol's threshold for blood clotting effects
Xylitol's effect on blood clotting was only statistically significant at higher concentrations, with no effect observed at levels below 10 micromolar.
Understand natural xylitol production and cardiovascular risk
The studies link high blood levels of xylitol to cardiovascular risk, but your body also produces xylitol naturally, complicating the interpretation.
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