Xylitol is gaining popularity as a way to heal tooth caries and increase oral health. But is it healthy?? Well, yes! One teaspoon of xylitol contains 9.6 calories and one teaspoon of sugar has 15 calories--making xylitol a lower-calorie alternative.
Xylitol also contains zero net effective carbohydrates, and sugar contains 4 grams per teaspoon., which makes xylitol safe for diabetics.
Studies are also being done that indicate that xylitol may be beneficial for individuals wishing to avoid bone density loss. Also, xylitol has been known to aid in the prevention of ear infections.
Xylitol has very few known side effects, although some people report diarrhea when addiding xylitol into their diets.
The benefits of xylitol are just being fully realized. But the positive effect on dental health is well documented. If you have questions about xylitol, feel free to contact us at webmgr@zellies.com.
The Zellies Team
http://www.zellies.com/
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
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