Xilotol is an artificial sweetener. It is used in gum and candies. it does not have any aftertaste like some artificial sweetener. Xilotol is also great for mouth health. it is said to have miraculous effect on teeth. It arrests the progress of dental caries and in some cases the caries improve and even go away. the effective dose is 6-10 grams daily. Typically there will be .7 grams in a piece of Chewing Gum, candies about the same.
To get the maximum benefit, chew several pieces per day. Hard candies that are kept in the mouth for several minutes have the best effect because they are kept in the mouth for several minutes.
use the defined amount every day for about 3 weeks. Note: using it in larger amounts does not speed up or enhance the healthful qualities.
in some foreign land there is a candy that starts with an X but not in the United States.
Xue gao is Chinese for ice cream.
Our bodies produce up to 15 grams of xylitol from other food sources using established energy pathways. Xylitol is not a strange or artificial substance, but a normal part of everyday metabolism. Xylitol is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. Some of the best sources are fruits, berries, mushrooms lettuce, hardwoods, and corn cobs. One cup of raspberries contains less than one gram of xylitol.