Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol molecule found in small quantities in various products including bark of birch tree, raspberries, strawberries, yellow plums and cauliflower. It is also a natural intermediate product which is formed during human glucose metabolism.
Xylitol’s sweetening ability is similar to sugar (sucrose) and it is used as a sweetener in the food industry. Xylitol is used for the prevention of dental decay and is the most effective sugar substitute for protecting teeth from decay.
It does not depend on insulinfor metabolism but produces the same amount of energy, which is useful in diabetic foods.
Xylitol is commonly used as a sweetener in xylitol sweets and chewing gum. Trials indicate that taking xylitol orally is safe to at least 90g per day. Xylitol has been used as a dietary agent to support inner ear health in young children.
Xylitol doesn’t kill the bacteria, it merely causes the bacteria to detach from the mucosal wall, allowing the body to remove it with natural secretions, thereby down-regulating bacterial load.
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