CLEVELAND — You may have heard of xylitol, a popular sugar substitute found in everything from sugar-free gum to baked goods and even toothpaste. This low-calorie sweetener, part of a class of compounds called sugar alcohols, has been touted as a healthier alternative to sugar. However, new research from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that consuming high levels of xylitol may lead to the formation of blood clots, increasing your risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
https://studyfinds.org/common-sugar-substitute-xylitol-linked-to-blood-clots/