Xylitol Can Be Used For Reducing Tooth Decay And Mouth Infections, It Also Promotes Healthy Breath

 

Xylitol

Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol that is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, mushrooms and berries. It is also extracted from birch wood to produce it commercially. It is used as a sweetener and in products such as gum, mints and candies. Unlike most other sugar substitutes, xylitol does not impact blood glucose levels the same way as sugar and has a lower glycemic index. This may help individuals with disrupted tolerance of glucose, which can increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Currently, xylitol is most often added to oral health and sugar-free chewing gums and mints. It can be used to reduce tooth decay and mouth infections as well as promote healthy breath. It is known to reduce the presence of bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis. It also reduces the growth of Streptococcus mutans, which contributes to tooth decay and other dental problems.

Xylitol has been shown to have many other medical benefits. It is believed to have antioxidant properties that counteract the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells and lead to oxidative stress, which may lead to many different diseases including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Xylitol has been shown to neutralize these harmful free radicals and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.

It has been shown to improve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, such as diarrhea and gas. It can also help reduce the frequency of diarrhea associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also known to improve the quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Xylitol has also been shown to prevent ear infections in preschool children by reducing the amount of time that the eardrums remain in contact with fluid. It is known to have anti-microbial properties, so it helps to eliminate bacteria and viruses from the ear canal that would otherwise cause an infection.

It is still considered to be a valuable dietary supplement for its antioxidant properties, lowering of glycemic index and ability to stimulate cellular repair processes in diabetics.

In August 2022, researchers from I.I.T. Guwahati have developed a fermentation method that produces Xylitol a byproduct of crushing sugar cane. This method can overcome the delays associated with conventional fermentation and operational limitations occurring during chemical synthesis.