Chewing xylitol gum can help prevent cavities and maintain your overall oral health. Unlike other food additives, xylitol won't raise your blood sugar.

In one study, xylitol-sweetened chewing gum reduced levels of bad bacteria by 27–75%, while friendly bacteria levels remained constant.

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Nothing is safe, folks, not even toothpaste. A recent study suggests that a low-calorie sweetener found in hundreds of popular snacks, toothpaste and gum may raise the risk of a stroke or heart ...

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Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, used commonly as a low-calorie sweetener in gums, candies, and oral care products. A study links xylitol to risk of heart attack and stroke.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and is used in sugar-free gum, toothpaste and baked goods. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit ...

After the WHO's recent claim that aspartame potentially could cause cancer, dentists shared their take with Fox News Digital on the artificial sweetener's impact on teeth and gum health.

A common low-calorie sweetener called xylitol, found in gum, candy, toothpaste and more, may cause clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke, a new study found.

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published ...

A new study links chewing xylitol gum to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in Malawi. See Also I’m a dentist— don’t eat during these two hours of the day if ...

4,549 patients received the xylitol chewing gum intervention, whereas 5,520 in the control group received standard counseling and medication. The study ran from May 2015 to October 2018.