One thing to be aware of is that it's very toxic to animals. So, if you have any xylitol products and you have a really ...

A recent study by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic determined that xylitol — a type of sugar substitute known as a sugar alcohol — is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events ...

Despite the relatively high dose of xylitol used, no negative effects were reported, such as stomach troubles. Products with xylitol as the sole sweetener are uncommon on the Swedish market today.