Xylitol--anyone use it?

May 9, 2005

I use it ALL of the time! I use it in place of sugar in all of my baking needs,

and I also add 1/2 tsp or so to my son's enzymes mixed with vegetable glycerin.

It is a wonderful sugar replacement as far as I'm concerned, and yes, I've been

told (and have read) that it does NOT feed yeast. It is a bit expensive, but

WELL worth the money. I use it for all of my baking and cooking needs for the

whole family, not just my ASD child. I've heard from some that if used too

much, it can cause loose stools, but we have not had that problem. I try not to

offer too many sweet treats, even WITH the Xylitol, so perhaps that is why we

don't have a problem with loose stools. I say give it a try--it's been WELL

worth it for us!!

~Diane

Mom to Aaren, age 3, ASD

<<Is there anyone who is familiar with xylitol - a natural sweetner that

can be used for baking etc.

Is it safe for our children? Some people claim that it inhibits

bacterial growth and helps with ear infections. Can this be true?

Any info welcome.

Thanks,

Ania

May 9, 2005

The loose stools thing is true, but only if you eat quite a bit. I can't

imagine most autistic kids eating that much. Ben and I pigged out on muffins

once. We ate like 6 each, or some such gluttonous thing. Then I had a

problem.

As Dr. JM has said before, *anything* can feed yeast, it's really just a

matter of degrees. Don't go overboard and you should be fine.

Liz

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