Xylitol

An Overview on Xylitol

Xylitol might be new for the health vocabulary and most of the people are not familiar with this carbon compound. ^[1] Basically, Xylitol is a 5 carbon compound sugar which is naturally produced by the human body, as well as by many plants, fruits, berries, mushrooms, oats, and vegetables. ^{[1, 2]} In fact, our body daily produces Xylitol during normal biological activities. ^[1] Xylitol is unique among sugar alcohol because of containing 40% fewer calories than conventional sugars. ^{[1, 2]} Aside from this uniqueness; xylitol also possesses five carbon atom structure which makes it almost useless to many of the bacteria that reside in the oral cavity. Unlike other traditional sugars, xylitol doesn’t allow pH levels for acidic attack. ^[1]

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Background

Xylitol was first synthesized by French and German chemist in 1800, and became popularized and recognized its potential on commercial basis. It was used in chewing gums throughout various regions of France, Switzerland, and Finland. ^[1] During 80 years of stint, xylitol was first gained relatively modest popularity in Europe and used as a safe carbohydrate sweetener for the people having high blood sugar. ^{[1, 2]} But as the time advances, various researches conducted on xylitol and scientists determined its other potential benefits that this sugar alcohol is much more than some mediocre sweetener. ^[1]

Dietary Use of Xylitol

Finland is considered as a home country of xylitol and all chewing gums made in Finland are sweetened by xylitol. ^[2]

Health Benefits of Xylitol

Xylitol – Dental & Oral Health

Xylitol is considered as a tooth friendly and non-fermentable sugar alcohol. ^[2] The efficacy of xylitol shows that it has positive effects on dental health has potential to inhibit oral growth of harmful organisms. ^{[1, 2, 4, 5]} This superior performance of xylitol reduces the probability of dental plaque and carrier formation. ^{[1, 2, 3]} Xylitol containing products help lessen the potential of growth of harmful organisms within mouth, nose and throat. ^[1]

Xylitol reduces chances of Plaque and Cavity Formation

Bacteria can’t successfully adhere itself to the vulnerable plaque deposits of the mouth and can’t survive. So by limiting the presence of oral bacteria, there are fewer chances of acidic attacks and it also maintains a favorable pH levels in the mouth. Xylitol makes it vary difficult to bind to the mouth’s cellular walls and consequently, most can easily brushed and rinsed away. ^[1]

Xylitol and High Blood Sugar

As Xylitol possesses 40% less food energy and is a low-calorie substitute of table sugar. This effectiveness of xylitol makes it useful for the people having high blood sugar levels and doesn’t leads to elevated sugar levels. ^[2]

Xylitol - a Low Calories Sugar

Xylitol is naturally produced by the body and possesses a clear and safety record which ultimately makes it a wise and safe choice for users of all ages. Xylitol is officially mentioned by six international dental associations and gaining the popularity surge in U.S. as well. ^[1]

Xylitol and Bones Health

Xylitol has another positive health aspect on bones health. It has found that dietary xylitol exhibits beneficial effects on weakening of bones and improves bone density.^[2]

Xylitol and Ear Problems

Xylitol may help ear problems created due to harmful organisms and trim down the growth of harmful organisms in nose and ear. Chewing gums containing xylitol support the disposal of earwax. ^[2]

Xylitol in available Forms

Xylitol is available in various forms including chewing gums, mints, chewing tablets, toothpastes, lozenges, mouthwashes, cough mixtures and certain other neutraceutical health supplements. ^[4]

References:

1. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 295, 296, 297. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol
3. http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v194/n8/abs/4810022a.html
4. http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_Xylitol.pdf
5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18451371?ordinalpos=11&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed. Pubmed_ResultsPanel. Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

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