Xylitol
Xylitol is a sweetener that occurs naturally. In fact our own bodies produce up to 15 grams of xylitol everyday during normal metabolic processes. The best tasting source of xylitol comes from Birch trees, but it can also be found in berries, fruit, vegetables and mushrooms and has been shown to have various health benefits. It was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1963 though it was first manufactured by a German chemist in 1891. By the 1960's xylitol was the preferred sweetener in diabetic diets in Germany, Switzerland, the Soviet Union and Japan. Since then many other countries, including Italy and China have been producing xylitol for a variety of uses.
If you are in the habit of reading product labels you may have already noticed xylitol in many products, such as Trident gum, Toms toothpaste, IceBreakers brand Ice cubes gum from Hershey and Smint Mints. Notice a trend here? Xylitol is a "tooth friendly" sugar and xylitol-based products are allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make the medical claim that they do not promote dental cavities. In fact, xylitol has been called a dentist's dream as it reverses the destructive effects of sugar on oral health.
Studies have also shown xylitol to have positive effects on ear, nose and throat infections and on osteoporosis. It is also an extremely popular alternative for diabetics as it is very slowly metabolized and does not contribute to high blood sugar levels. Xylitol is a natural insulin stabilizer and so causes none of the abrupt rises and falls that occur with sugar.
"Dr. Hoffman uses Xylitol to treat the symptoms that are associated with exposure to irritants and pathogens by using it to irrigate the nasal passage and wash away irritants just like our natural body response. You can better understand the way Xylitol works when compared to cranberry juice and urinary infections. Cranberry juice is rich in mannose and mannose prevents E Coli from attaching to the bladder wall. Similarly, Xylitol contains Xylose, which keeps S.Pneumo. and H.flu from attaching to the epithelial cells in the nose. Xylitol not only irrigates irritants, but also block bacteria, causing a decrease in the amount of ear infections, sinus infections, allergies and asthma." Read More - by Seleina Gamble
Please take a look at the links below for information from professional organizations
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- Blue Shield of California - Health & Wellness: Complementary and Alternative Health - Xylitol inhibits the growth of several types of bacteria, including those that cause tooth decay and ear infections.
- California Dental Association (CDA) - Xylitol The Decay-Preventive Sweetener - Xylitol inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities.
- Dr. Ronald Hoffman - What is xylitol? - Besides Xylitol being a dietary supplement, it also comes as a nasal wash used to treat nasal symptoms like rhinitis, nasal congestion, or post nasal drip, caused by exposure to allergens and pathogens. By Seleina Gamble
- Xylitol - Sugar Substitute with Health Benefits - The Sweetener Xylitol- Dental Benefits and More without Side Effects. By Melissa Peterson
- Xylitol and Diabetes Treatment - Fortunately, we don’t have to give up our sweet tooth just because sugar is bad for us. Instead, we can turn to xylitol. By Natalie Aranda
- Xylitol Health - Welcome to Xylitol Health: Science and discovery for better oral health
- Xylitol: Our Sweet Salvation? - Xylitol is not only a safe, natural sweetener without the bad side-effects of sugar and artificial substitutes, it's also good for your teeth, stabilizes insulin and hormone levels, and promotes good health. by Sherill Sellman
- XylitolInfo.com - Xylitol has been clinically proven to: Reduce the incidence of tooth decay Complement fluoride in dental health products giving added protection in the fight against cavities Reduce the occurrence of acute otitis media.
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