Xylitol doesn't spike blood sugar levels, making it diabetes-friendly. Xylitol can help improve dental health by reducing harmful bacteria. Xylitol may support the immune system in fighting ear and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xyltol is a sugar alcohol added to many products, ranging from sugar-free candy and gum to toothpaste. Researchers say high levels of circulating xylitol are associated with an elevated three-year ...

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 ...

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 ...