Xylitol (formerly Re: blood glucose does not feed candid)

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> > How about xylitol, which do not feed the yeast in the gut? From my

> > unserstanding, xylitol is coverted to glucose by the liver, so

> would that> mean it also will not feed the yeast once converted by

> the liver?

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> ==>Like I said before stevia powder is directly from the plant and

> does not require processing, but xylitol needs to be extracted from

> it's sources, and this is info from:

> www.laleva.cc/food/xylitol.html

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> " Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1963,

> xylitol has no known toxic levels. The only discomfort that some

> sensitive people may notice initially when taking large amounts is

> mild diarrhea or slight cramping.

>

> Since the body makes xylitol daily, as well as the enzymes to break

> it down, any discomfort usually disappears within a few days as the

> body's enzymatic activity adjusts to a higher intake. "

>

> Bee

I don't understand why Xylitol is not recommended. The article

referenced says nothing but good things about it - other than it is

processed. I've also read that it does not feed candida. I understand

taking large amts could cause diarrhea, but using small amts for the

egg drink and such?

I have to admit I only tried the egg drink a few days ago and to my

surprise it was pretty good. I kept putting off trying it because I

was afraid I wouldn't be able to get it down. I did use Xylitol to

sweeten it and have had no effects from it. Also have not had any

increase in sugar cravings.

Gail