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Some gums contain a product called Xylitol that is used to reduce cavities and plaque.
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.: Mouth Health: Is Chewing Gum, Good Or Bad ? 2010
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But you might want to add the natural sugar called Xylitol to your oral health regimen.
WN.com - Articles related to Tourism revenues up 28% in first half - report 2010
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But you might want to add the natural sugar called Xylitol to your oral health regimen.
WN.com - Articles related to Tourism revenues up 28% in first half - report 2010
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That is not all, as health foods sold on the website include low-GI pasta, Mangosteen juice and Xylitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar substitute.
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Around the same time, Germany, Japan and the (former) Soviet Union also focused on Xylitol which is a five-carbon sugar alcohol, a natural carbohydrate which occurs freely in certain plant parts (for example, in fruits, and also in products made of them) and in the metabolism of humans.
Glycobiology - 21st Century Style McDawg 2007
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Around the same time, Germany, Japan and the (former) Soviet Union also focused on Xylitol which is a five-carbon sugar alcohol, a natural carbohydrate which occurs freely in certain plant parts (for example, in fruits, and also in products made of them) and in the metabolism of humans.
Archive 2007-12-01 McDawg 2007
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"Xylitol," he said, "the kids chew GUM with xylitol in it after they eat."
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Xylitol can increase the release of insulin by the body, leading to reduced levels of blood glucose and potentially liver failure.
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Once eaten, Xylitol dissolves quickly in the mouth.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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Unlike humans, Xylitol can over stimulate the dog's pancreas to release too much insulin, and many dogs will show signs of depression, lethargy and decreased awareness as their blood sugars drop to dangerously low levels.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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