The sweetener xylitol, commonly found in products like chewing gum and jam, is linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and death.

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks | Health | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/28/sweetener-xylitol-used-in-chewing-gum-and-jam-linked-to-strokes-and-heart-attacks-study

Xylitol is the sweetener. "A common sweetener used in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice-cream has been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death." #health https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/28/sweetener-xylitol-used-in-chewing-gum-and-jam-linked-to-strokes-and-heart-attacks-study