Xylitol
- What other names is Xylitol known by?
- What is Xylitol?
- How does Xylitol work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Xylitol.
What other names is Xylitol known by?
Birch Sugar, E967, Meso-Xylitol, Méso-Xylitol, Sucre de Bouleau, Xilitol, Xylit, Xylite, Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol.What is Xylitol?
Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from birch wood to make medicine.Likely Effective for...
- Preventing dental caries (tooth decay).
Possibly Effective for...
- Reducing episodes of ear infections (otitis media) in preschool children.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Prevention of dry mouth or as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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