Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 i have a question and a comment about xylitol. 1st- my nutritionist said the same thing about xylitol killing germs. he told me to substitute it for sugar in recipes, because we are watching sugar due to yeast. but he also warned be careful, it has laxative effects if you use too much! 2nd- i would be very interested in how your dentist advised to use it. we have the hardest time brushing my son's teeth, and i would like to be able to give it to him before he ends up with a mouth full of cavitiies!(It doesn't seem like baking it into something would have that same effect on your teeth) ps... i saw some expensive gum called xylichew at the hfs the other day. i wsn't dure if it was gfcf so i passed it up. anyone know? jenny > My dentist today told me to take xylitol because it kills bacteria in the > mouth and so is very helpful for preventing cavities. Of course I hear " kills > bacteria " and run home to google. Anyone using this, or heard of it? The > following is from an oral hygiene site, but I found studies showing it can really > reduce ear infections too by wiping out strep. > > " When you take xylitol, the acid attack that would otherwise last for over > half an hour, is stopped. Because the bacteria in the mouth causing caries are > unable to ferment xylitol in their metabolism, their growth is reduced. The > number of acid-producing lactobacilli and streptococci may fall as much as 90%. > No acid is formed because the pH of saliva and plaque does not fall. After > taking xylitol, the bacteria do not adsorb well on the surface of the teeth and > the amount of plaque decreases. " > > Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 In a message dated 7/1/2004 10:04:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: : Some are looking into Xylitol as a sugar replacement and for my grandson, who is hardly living a healthy lifestyle, I make home made ice-cream for him using organic fruit, milk and Xylitol as a sugar replacement. You have to be careful with Xylitol. It can cause SEVERE diarrhea. If someone is ill, and weak, an they experience the diarrhea, they need to stop using it right away, as it will cause dehydration. I have had some clients experience it, and not realize that the diarrhea is coming from the xylitol. Others have had no problems with it. Barb RN, Health and Wellness Consultant ************************************* Energy technology products, help for sleep & discomfort Energized air treatment, w/ 5 filtering technologies Energized Water to oxygenate & alkalize, w/ coral calcium Natural whole food dietary supplements Weighted exercise shoes - increase metabolism, burn calories, tone Rife technology, rebounders, Transfer Factor Plus Liquid colostrum, T-Plus Aloe (pp. 429-231 in " Politics in Healing " ) Natural & non chemical makeup, shampoo, cleansers ************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I would think that if one wanted to use Xylitol and were health conscious they wouldn't be using much because whatever you wanted to use it with is probably no good for us anyway. Xylitol makes a gum and it is reported that the gum is approved in four countries for control of tooth decay. It is claimed the Xylitol helps keep the bacteria from adhering to tooth surfaces???????????? Anyway, I'm trying my best to assure our grandson (4) has a couple of days better diet than the other 5 days he's at home. He gets smoothies made of all organic fruit, home made beef and vegetable soups with organic vegetables and meat. Yeah, I know it's still beef and chicken, however, he's a lot better off with our meals than the other five days at home. This is not an easy world/country to be in and live a clean natural life. Joe C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 I use it as a mouthwash " Spry " brand, I think .. No idea if it actually helps interrupt the reproduction of mouth bacteria - haven't noticed any dramatic changes in dental cleanings, but keep hoping. Dave http://www.dfe.net ph T. wrote: > Any body using Xylitol and if so pro's and con's of > it? > > Joe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 We use it at our house primarily for my grandson. We use it when I make ice-cream for him using Organic milk/cream and unsweetened chocolate or other flavoring. We did use it for some muffin tops as well. I find it equal to sugar in properties and supposedly lower glycemic as well. As a sugar alcohol I haven't heard any bad comments about it except it still has some sugar qualities though lower than common table sugar. There may be some faults yet to be found. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 I don't know her stand but I use it quite a bit for prevention of bladder infections xylitol Hi List, Does anybody know what Dr. s stand is on xylitol (a sugar substitute). A friend of mine suggested it to me. Thank you, Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 fcunsrial@... wrote: >I don't know her stand but I use it quite a bit for prevention of bladder >infections So cranberry juice sweetended with xylitol would be great for bladder infections, I guess? Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I spoke with a very sweet lady on the phone today and she talked with me alot about using xylitol and how it has helped her tremendously. She was extremely ill from silicone gel implants. She claims it has killed alot of the bugs in her and gave her tons of energy. Check out the benefits of xylitol: http://www.rxpgnews.com/dental/Xylitol-reduces-risk-of-cavities_15781.shtml http://www.xylitol-store.com/ (Read this link is you have respiratory issues, sinus infections, ear infections, allergies or asthma!) http://www.xylitolinfo.com/cms/connect/xylitol/benefits/clinically_proven.htm Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Xylitol has been around for a long time but some people don't tolerate it (like your son). A friend of mine had serious stomach upset when she tried a little. If you tolerate it well (as I do) it's a good substitute. I like Stevia just as well. Rosegvr/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 We use Xylitol and have not had any problems. it is a natural sweetener as is Erythrotol. It does have laxative properties, but this is helpful for our son. I stopped using sugar back in July --refined sugar, that is. I started using Z sweet, which you can find at Whole Foods. It is not cheap. I buy two bags and mix it with one bag of Beet Sugar. I am a tea drinker. This is the only thing I changed about my diet, and I have lost fifteen pounds already! I foudn that I have lost a lot of my sweet tooth since doing this, and I will probably stop adding int he beet sugar soon. Z-Sweet is very sweet and so less is needed. I have not found it to have the same laxative properties as Xylitol. My son has never thrown up after using it, but every person is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I may give it another try, but in a lot smaller portion and see if he can tolerate Xylitol. I love that it doesn't feed yeast. Thanks for the replies. Pam > > We use Xylitol and have not had any problems. it is a natural sweetener as > is Erythrotol. It does have laxative properties, but this is helpful for > our son. > > I stopped using sugar back in July --refined sugar, that is. I started > using Z sweet, which you can find at Whole Foods. It is not cheap. I buy > two bags and mix it with one bag of Beet Sugar. I am a tea drinker. This > is the only thing I changed about my diet, and I have lost fifteen pounds > already! I foudn that I have lost a lot of my sweet tooth since doing this, > and I will probably stop adding int he beet sugar soon. Z-Sweet is very > sweet and so less is needed. > > I have not found it to have the same laxative properties as Xylitol. My son > has never thrown up after using it, but every person is different. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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