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Posted: Dec Thu 14, 2006 11:57 am Post subject: Xylitol Gum & Mints -- Recommendations & Safety |
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Xylitol Gum & Mints -- Recommendations & Safety
As you probably know about the benefits of xylitol on oral health care. Here are some recommendations that are cited from Sprys web page. As the information will show it is recommended to only consume 3-8 pieces of gum a day. In each piece of gum there is 0.72g of Xylitol which ranges from 2-6g per day. In the mints the recommendation could be 4-10 mints a day because in each mint there is 0.5g of xylitol.
Will over consumption harm you? No, but it has been known to cause flatulence in some people.*
[* Editorial comment: Research on xylitol shows the ability to kill yeast and bacteria so that yeast die off can initially cause this response. Xylitol also has the capability of drawing water back into the colon and this can cause loose bowels and gas also. Taking a fiber product may be helpful with this initial response.]
How much xylitol should one eat per day?
The anticariogenic effect of xylitol stems partly from the affected bacteria population in the mouth and partly from the properties of saliva. Xylitol is a natural and convenient way of supplementing daily dental care. Research shows that a mere 5-10g/ day is enough. In practice, this means 3-8 pieces of chewing gum a day. The pieces should be chewed immediately after a meal or a snack. If you eat more snacks, you of course need more frequent help from xylitol.
http://www.xlear.com/xylitol/faq.aspx#7
Is xylitol safe?
Yes it is. JECFA, a joint expert committee of WHO and FAO, confirmed in 1983 the fact, already known by scientists, that xylitol is a safe sweetener for foods. Also FDA confirmed this fact in 1986.
http://www.xlear.com/xylitol/faq.aspx#7
Extra research articles can be found @: http://www.xlear.com/xylitol/research.aspx
Ryan Simons Research Scientist Health Sciences & Educational Services Department Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
-Ryan Simons, NSP Research Scientist |
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