What is Xylitol:

Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. Xylitol has been used in foods since the 1960’s. On food labels, xylitol is classified broadly as a carbohydrate and more narrowly as a polyol. Because xylitol is only slowly absorbed and partially utilized, a reduced calorie claim is allowed: 2.4 calories per gram or 40% less than other carbohydrates.

Xylitol is naturally occurring in our bodies. Our bodies produce up to 15 grams of xylitol from other food sources using established energy pathways. Xylitol is not a strange or artificial substance, but a normal part of everyday metabolism. Xylitol is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. Some of the best sources are fruits, berries, mushrooms, lettuce, hardwoods and corncobs. One cup of raspberries contains less than one gram of xylitol. Chewing is a natural process and chewing gums provide some exercise lacking in a refined diet. If chewing is uncomfortable, xylitol mints or candies can also stimulate saliva, the natural tooth protector.

Studies using xylitol as either a sugar substitute or a small dietary addition have demonstrated a dramatic reduction in new tooth decay, along with arrest and even some reversal of existing dental caries. Xylitol provides additional protection that enhances all existing prevention methods. This xylitol effect is long-lasting and possibly permanent. Low decay rates persist even years after the trials have been completed.

Xylitol is one of bacteria's natural enemies. When certain harmful bacteria enter the body, they attach to the membranes of the nose and throat. They begin to culture and grow, causing infection and sickness.

When xylitol is introduced to the harmful bacteria (specifically Strep pneumo and H Flu), the bacteria lose their ability to adhere to those membranes and are not able to grow. Unlike most antibiotics, which kill the majority of bacteria and leave the resistant, super bacteria behind, xylitol merely flushes harmful bacteria away.

Benefits:

• Recommended by Dentists, Medical Doctors, Periodontists, Pediatricians and many health organizations and health professionals worldwide
• Fights and lessens the occurrence of Inner Ear and Sinus Infection up to 40%
• Fights and Reduces Plaque
• Fights and reduces cavities up to 80%
• Xylitol’s Glycemic Index is low at 7 (table sugars glycemic index is extremely high at 100)
• A Natural insulin stabilizer and will not raise insulin levels
• Reverses bone loss
• Reduces the secretion of Plaque Acids
• Facilitate the Remineralization of Tooth Enamel
• Eliminates the bacteria that cause sinusitis, throat, and lung infections
• Pleasant tasting and a sweetness, which equals that of sucrose (table sugar)
• Small doses stabilize the metabolic situation in unstable diabetics
• Antiketogenic properties
• Non- and anticariogenic
• Safe for everyone

Xylitol is given to expectant mothers in prenatal clinics in order to help them not to pass strep bacteria (strep mutans) to their babies.