At least some of that seems to be taken into account already:
The researchers also highlighted that the association was independent of underlying factors such as body mass index, hypertension, diabetes and lipid levels, which might predispose people to low-calorie products.
I read that to mean they did not take any of that into account.
Since the data was independent of underlying factors, they ignored those underlying factors.
Which were probably the actual factors.
i think the “controversy” around fluoride free toothpaste is prety unsubstantiated, but people sitll jumped on the bandwagon for it. its useful stimulating saliva production.
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Seriously, being fat is also highly correlated with heart disease.
At least some of that seems to be taken into account already:
Still agree more research is needed.
I read that to mean they did not take any of that into account. Since the data was independent of underlying factors, they ignored those underlying factors. Which were probably the actual factors.
I read it the other way around. For people with the same BMI for instance, h8gher blood xyliyol was linked to higher cardiovascular accidents.
In order to confirm, it would be better to check the article itself instead of this summary. It seems it is not published yet.
The association was independent, not the data.
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i think the “controversy” around fluoride free toothpaste is prety unsubstantiated, but people sitll jumped on the bandwagon for it. its useful stimulating saliva production.