Tag: stroke risk

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…

AIP and Cardiovascular and Atherosclerotic Risk: A Simple TG/HDL Number That Tracks Artery Health

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Audio updated on April 1, 2026, for Apple device compatibility. Today, we’ll explain what the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) means for heart and artery health, and how to use the TG/HDL calculator in this article to track your progress. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🇨🇳 中文（简体） 🇪🇸 Spanish…