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===Food risks===
No serious health risk exists in most humans for normal levels of consumption. Xylitol may affect cardiovascular health. Higher blood levels of xylitol were associated with increased risks of heart attack and stroke in people. (Witkowski et al., Eur Heart J. 6 June 2024: NIH Research Matters. June 25, 2024.) The [[European Food Safety Authority]] has not set a limit on daily intake of xylitol. Due to the adverse [[laxative]] effect that all polyols have on the digestive system in high doses, xylitol is banned from soft drinks in the [[European Union]]. Similarly, due to a 1985 report by the E.U. [[Scientific Committee on Food]] which states that "ingesting 50 g a day of xylitol can cause [[diarrhea]]", tabletop sweeteners (as well as other products containing xylitol) are required to display the warning "Excessive consumption may induce laxative effects".<ref name=UK-NHS-2016-04-13>
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