Tag: artificial sweeteners

The Sweetener in Your Gum May Be Clogging Your Arteries: A Groundbreaking Study on Xylitol and Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen. Introduction For decades, health-conscious consumers have reached for sugar-free products to satisfy their sweet tooth without the calories. Xylitol, a popular sugar alcohol found in everything from sugar-free gum to toothpaste, has been marketed as a natural, diabetes-friendly alternative to sugar. But a landmark 2024 study…

Alarming: Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Brain Aging

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A major new study reveals that consuming low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame and erythritol is associated with accelerated cognitive decline—especially in people under 60. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen. Introduction For millions of people worldwide, low-calorie sweeteners seem like a guilt-free way to enjoy sweetness without the calories. They’re in diet sodas,…