Re: Sinus Infection/Xylitol

[Guest guest]

IS NASAL WASH SAFE? Xylitol is a remarkable substance. It is all

natural and is non habit-forming. The World Health Organization and the

FDA have given xylitol their safest ratings for food additives. Babies

and small children can use Xlear Nasal Wash without restriction. ~ Mark

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Just what exactly is Xylitol? I've seen it promoted as a sugar substitute!!

And now it's a nasal wash?? And on this site (below), it's recommending it as a

cavity preventer and tooth remineraliser!

" Pure xylitol is a white, crystalline, natural substance that looks and tastes

like sugar. Xylitol's sweeteness is equal to sugar, but it contains 40% fewer

calories than sugar. Xylitol is recommended for diabetics, since it does not

require insulin to be metabolized.

Xylitol has been proven in clinical testing to dramatically reduce the incidence

of cavities, plaque formation and kills the germs that cause bad breath. The

positive effects of xylitol appear to long lasting and may possibly be

permanent. Choose xylitol as the healthy sweetener in chewing gum, breath mints

and toothpaste.

Some of Xylitol's benefits include:

a.. Fights bad breath

b.. Inhibits plaque formation on teeth

c.. Reduces tooth decay

d.. Fights ear infections

e.. Encourages remineralization of teeth

f.. Completely safe for all ages.*

Crystal xylitol can be used for most of the same purposes that sugar would be

used. Put it in your cereal, make cinnamon toast, or use it in your coffee or

tea. If you plan to bake with xylitol, start with the full amount of sugar

listed in the recipe, and use half xylitol and half sugar. Make adjustments

accordingly. " (http://www.homesteadmarket.com/xylitol_crystals.html)

Filippa

[Guest guest]

does xylitol taste better than stevia? I vaguely recall someone on this list

saying xylitol is a neurotoxin some while ago, but i may be mistaken.

elaineen it promoted as a sugar substitute!!

> " Pure xylitol is a white, crystalline, natural substance that looks and tastes

> like sugar. Xylitol's sweeteness is equal to sugar, but it contains 40% fewer

> calories than sugar. Xylitol is recommended for diabetics, since it does not

> require insulin to be metabolized.