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Are stevia or xylitol safe sweeteners?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein
Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 34 years experience
Maybe.: Both products are advertised as coming from natural sources, so it would seem that they should be safe. They just haven't been used long enough yet to prove their safety.
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