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Xylitol is a natural sweetener coming from vegetable sources and known for more than 20 years as a remarkable sugar substitute in northern countries. Its many benefits make it an adapted response to some public health problems related to the general over-consumption of sugar. It is your best weapon in the fight for optimal oral health.
Indications
- Hydrated Mouth
- Against Cavities
- Diabetics & your Family
- Smoking Cessation
- ++ Benefits
- Gluten & OGM Free
- Highest level of Xylitol
- Low glycemic index of 13
- Most effective treatment against xerostomia and cavities
- 40% less calories than sugar
- 100% natural & coming from vegetable sources
- ++ Clinical Uses
- Geriatrics
- High caries risk
- Low carbs diets
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Pregnant women
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Xerostomia
- ++ Recommended Use
- Adults: 6 to 12 g per day
Children: 3 to 8 g per day
- Adults: 6 to 12 g per day
- ++ Directions for Use
- Take the recommended dose in 3 to 7 consumption periods.
- Use at least 1 piece of X-PUR 100% Xylitol Gum or 2 Mints after each meal or snack.
- ++ Contraindications
- A gradual introduction to Xylitol is recommended since Xylitol could have a mild laxative effect (laxative threshold between 50 and 90 g per day).
- Take half the recommended dose during the first week.
- ++ Documentation
Scientific Facts
"Xylitol is the Optimal Treatment for Xerostomia."
Mäkinen K.K., Pemberton D., Cole J.,
Mäkinen P.-L., Chen C.-Y., Lambert P.
Saliva Stimulants and the Oral Health of Geriatric Patients
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Arpin S., Kandelman D., Lalonde B.
La xérostomie chez les personnes âgées
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"Xylitol is the Optimal Treatment for Caries."
Milgrom P., Ly K. A., Tut O. K., Mancl L.,
Roberts M. C., Briand K., Gancio M. J.
Xylitol pediatric topical oral syrup to prevent dental caries:
a double blind, randomized clinical trial of efficacy
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"Xylitol is the Optimal Treatment for Overall Health."
Livesey G.
Health potential of polyols as sugar replacers,
with emphasis on low glycaemic properties
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"Xylitol Prevents Acute Otitis Media."
Uhari M., Kontiokari T., Koskela M., Niemela M.
Xylitol Chewing Gum in Prevention of Acute Otitis Media:
Double Blind Randomised Trial
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Uhari M., Kontiokari T., Niemela M.
A Novel Use of Xylitol Sugar in Preventing Acute Otitis Media
[abstract]
Uhari M., Tapiainen T., Kontiokari T.
Xylitol in Preventing Acute Otitis Media
[abstract]
Tapiainen T., Renko M., Kontiokari T., Uhari M.
Xylitol Concentrations in the Saliva of Children After
Chewing Xylitol Gum or Consuming a Xylitol Mixture
[abstract]
Tapiainen T., Luotonen L., Kontiokari T., Renko M., Uhari M.
Xylitol Administered Only During Respiratory Infections
Failed to Prevent Acute Otitis Media
[abstract]
Hautalahti O., Renko M., Tapiainen T.,
Kontiokari T., Pokka T., Uhari M.
Failure of Xylitol Given Three Times a Day
for Preventing Acute Otitis Media
[abstract]
"This study and others clearly show the benefits
of xylitol chewing gum in caries reduction by inhibiting
bacterial transfer and colonization"
Featherstone John D.B.
Delivery Challenges for Fluoride, Chlorhexidine and Xylitol
(BMC Oral Health 2006)
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"A substantial body of literature suggests that a minimum
of 5 to 6 grams and 3 exposures per day from chewing gum or candies are needed for a clinical effect to be achieved"
Milgrom P., Ly K.A., Rothen M.
Xylitol and Its Vehicles for Public Health Needs
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"Several studies have shown that xylitol, when used in effective doses/frequencies, reduces dental plaque as well as the number of mutans streptococci"
Söderling E.M.
Xylitol, Mutans Streptococci, and Dental Plaque
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"Earlier reviews have ignored the potential that sugar alcohols, especially xylitol, can provide in the planning of caries prevention strategies that may lead to remineralization of caries lesions"
Mäkinen K.K.
Sugar Alcohols, Caries Incidence, and Remineralization
of Caries Lesions: A Literature Review
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