Xylitol has lots of virtues – it’s a 100% natural sweetener, has 40% less calories than sugar but most surprisingly, unlike sugar, it’s good for dental health.
Sugar provides the main source of energy for decay-causing bacteria found in the mouth and also creates an acidic environment which weakens dental enamal. Xylitol on the other hand, has been scientifically proven to encourage an alkaline environment and is not metabolised by decay-causing bacteria. In studies carried out in 2001, usage of Xylitol reduced dental caries/decay but up to 60%.
It’s derived from fruit and vegetables such as plums, strawberries and raspberries and you can use it just as you would sugar – in drinks and baking, the only exception is in bread-making as it does not feed yeast. In addition, Xylitol breaks down more slowly in the body so it does not disrupt blood sugar and energy levels.
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