Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't? On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Theresa <tgeorge1@...> wrote: Thanks! t On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote: > our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about > it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long > list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a > similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very > impressed. > > > On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote: > >> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, >> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing >> cavities. >> >> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any. >> >> What do y'all have to say? >> >> t >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't? On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Theresa <tgeorge1@...> wrote: Thanks! t On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote: > our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about > it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long > list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a > similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very > impressed. > > > On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote: > >> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, >> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing >> cavities. >> >> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any. >> >> What do y'all have to say? >> >> t >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't? On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Theresa <tgeorge1@...> wrote: Thanks! t On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote: > our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about > it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long > list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a > similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very > impressed. > > > On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote: > >> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, >> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing >> cavities. >> >> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any. >> >> What do y'all have to say? >> >> t >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't? On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Theresa <tgeorge1@...> wrote: Thanks! t On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote: > our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about > it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long > list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a > similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very > impressed. > > > On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote: > >> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, >> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing >> cavities. >> >> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any. >> >> What do y'all have to say? >> >> t >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very useful, thanks Monika.Viviane=========On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:57 AM, Monika Reign B. wrote:It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL  =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very useful, thanks Monika.Viviane=========On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:57 AM, Monika Reign B. wrote:It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL  =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very useful, thanks Monika.Viviane=========On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:57 AM, Monika Reign B. wrote:It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL  =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very useful, thanks Monika.Viviane=========On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:57 AM, Monika Reign B. wrote:It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL  =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Not necessarily. Chocolate is also dangerous for dogs, yet humans can consume it and, if it's organic, it's actually good for them. Especially if it's sugarless. Sugar is not good for anyone. Animal or human. Healthseeker > > > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > > Ingrid > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing > xylitol > > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control > Center > > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar > with > > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs > if > > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say > absolutely > > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that > it > > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a > deadly > > > poison... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Please read what I wrote earlier... Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't?On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 1:13 PM, paoluccm <flatino@...> wrote: Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Kind of like onions and chocolate - pretty good for us, very bad for dogs._____________________________________________"Prepare your proof before you argue" - Jewish Proverb On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Monika Reign B. <nature.mum@...> wrote: Please read what I wrote earlier... Just because something is deadly to one animal species doesn't make it deadly for everyone. There are lots of things that animals are able to eat that we can't, certain berries and mushrooms I believe. Does that mean because we can't eat it, animals can't?On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 1:13 PM, paoluccm <flatino@...> wrote: Yes I don't understand why it is dangerous for dogs, and if it is so dangerous for dogs, wouldn't it be equally dangerous to humans for the same reasons? > > > It definitely poses a threat to pets: > > http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html > > Ingrid > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets > > > > Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol > > have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center > > be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July > > 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs > > susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests > > sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC > > (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with > > this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and > > candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if > > they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient > > With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely > > no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it > > likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly > > poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 > > Xylitol. Dr. Ward Dean states that this sweetener is not metabolized by humans OR yeast: "Yeast gobble it up, thinking they're getting sugar, and die". He considers it one of the best anti-candida strategies.> Yes, it's good stuff - I love it . It can be used like sugar, but has 40% less calories ;o) AND it is good for ear, nose, throat as well as mouth infections. Scientists have found out that when bacteria is exposed to xylitol, they lose their ability to attach to tissues in the mouth and upper respiratory system. And as you said, yeast also does not like xylitol either ) - so good news for all us Candida sufferers. - Only two downsides.... price (c0mpared to sugar) and unfortunately it is highly poisonous for dogs - so if you have a dog, please be very careful. Even small amounts can kill a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 > > and it is the only SAFE sweetener on the market (other than agave syrup) so healthy in all ways. I have been using this for the last 4 years or so and swear by it. I got turned on to it as I was looking for alkaline foods to eat. I did a test and my body was very acid. This can be why candida and cancer can grow. Candida cannot survive in an alkaline body. This makes such huge sense to me. My diet was very acid. I have done alot of research and adjusted my diet now. I am very grateful to find Xylitol as I am so addicted to sugar. a > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 But don't exclude stevia as a safe, and healthy, sweetener, notwithstanding that in the USA they've done their best to discredit it. Hans > > and it is the only SAFE sweetener on the market (other than agave syrup) ... > paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Stevia was banned in the UK for many years, has that ban been lifted? I have found that unless you can find the stevia/agave mix, the taste is horrible of stevia, I brought some back from the US in 2000 and threw it all in the bin it was so disgusting. Xylitol and agave have no taste which is what makes them so easy to use. Luv nne But don't exclude stevia as a safe, and healthy, sweetener, notwithstanding that in the USA they've done their best to discredit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hi a, I've been using xylitol from Chlorella World and it costs £9.95 for 600g including P & P. I didn't know you could get it from Holland & Barrett - does it work out cheaper or dearer? > I found this yummy sweeter with no sugar at holland and barret and it is yummy and natural. Its good for candida, diabetes. You use it just like sugar and its hard to tell the difference.Its doesnt cause tooth decay either and can help with gum infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I just looked at Holand and Barrett website and cannot find it. Would it be under another name? Lilian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Called Perfect Sweet Lilian, also available in some Sainsbury's in the Free From section/aisle. Luv nne I just looked at Holand and Barrett website and cannot find it. Would it be under another name? Lilian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hi a, Not everyone can eat xylitol - it can cause diarrhoea in small amounts for some (me!). Also it is dangerous for dogs in tiny amounts, so it can't be that safe. I bought loads of containers of lovely xylitol sweets from vrp.com, but unfortunately I can't generally even eat one of them without being loose the following day, but I do recommend them for anyone wanting an after meal mint - if you can eat xylitol that is. Val Xylitol. Dr. Ward Dean states that this sweetener is not metabolized by humans OR yeast: "Yeast gobble it up, thinking they're getting sugar, and die". He considers it one of the best anti-candida strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hi Stevia can be bought easily enough in the UK. My wife dislikes the flavour, but I like it. There's also a concentrated (highly: the minutest amount goes a very long way) version, made in Germany, which may have little or no flavour. Rgds Hans > > Stevia was banned in the UK for many years, has that ban been lifted? I have found that unless you can find the stevia/agave mix, the taste is horrible ... > Luv nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 > > Hi a, > > Not everyone can eat xylitol - it can cause diarrhoea in small amounts for some (me!). mmmmm funny you said that. I have had that this morning but it could be to do with other things going on for me right now. I reall y hope it wasnt the Xylitol paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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