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A 39-year old male asked:
Is xylitol a natural substance? I see it as an ingredient on some foods and am wondering if it is natural/safe. Thanks
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the side-effects of xylitol on the body?
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A 34-year old asked:
How does xylitol prevent cavities?
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A 41-year old asked:
Are stevia or xylitol safe sweeteners?
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A 46-year old asked:
What chewing gums available contain xylitol?
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A 40-year old asked:
Which gums contain high levels of xylitol and are they unhealthy?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is xylitol really safe to use? We find out in a few years that it causes cancer?
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A 31-year old asked:
Could xylitol in gum cause diarrhea?
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A 50-year old asked:
Could xylitol in sublingual tablets cause diarrhea ?
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A 46-year old asked:
Do you recommend spry toothpaste with xylitol and fluoride?
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A 35-year old female asked about a 36-year old female:
Is toothpaste containing xylitol good for 8 month old baby?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Does xylitol clear my nose permanently or do I have to use it repeatedly?
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A 36-year old asked:
Help please? How long does it take sorbitol, xylitol, and aspartame to leave your system?
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A 46-year old asked:
I'm wondering how long does it take sorbitol, xylitol, and aspartame to leave your system?
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A member asked:
Does xylitol gum really help reduce cavities in children? A friend of mine swears by the use of xylitol gum as the reason her children have not had cavities. Is there any data that backs this up? I can't imagine that it would make that much of a differenc
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A member asked:
What is the best rinse for recurrent sinusitis? Xylitol, xylitol plus saline, manuka honey plus saline?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Is fluoride necessary in a toothpaste containing xylitol (emphasis here on controlling decay at margin crown edges)?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are the benefits of xylitol in dental health?
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A 41-year old asked:
Could the xylitol in some forms of gum make your teeth hurt?
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A 46-year old asked:
Are sugar alcohol sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol good?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will aspartame, xylitol, and sorbitol speed up your metabolism?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Moist inside cheeks, under tongue but top of tongue is constantly very dry (food sticks to it). Chewing xylitol gum doesn't help. Not Sjogrens. Cause?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What's the best soluble fiber ingredient to look for in a fiber supplement? Right now mine uses xylitol, but seeing if there's something more natural.
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A 44-year old asked:
Is manitol work just as well as xylitol in preventing tooth decay?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Are you aware of a nasal spray called xlear that contains xylitol and do you recommend it?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Does gum with xylitol proven to be any better for dental health than any other sugarless gum?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Are sugar alcohols (maltitol, xylitol, sorbitol, etc.) and sucralose ("splenda") really safe during pregnancy?
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A 51-year old asked:
Is Xylitol a saline nasal spray?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can chewing gum with xylitol replace brushing your teeth?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can sugar free gum with xylitol help prevent cavities or gingivitis?
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