Total Sweet 100% Natural Xylitol, 1kg

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Studies carried out in the United States to analyse the effect of xylitol and sorbitol blends in chewing gum and mints on dental plaque (the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease ) showed a considerable decline in plaque growth. Stimulates salivary flow Wrolstad, Ronald E. (2012). Food Carbohydrate Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. p.176. ISBN 9780813826653 . Retrieved 20 October 2012– via Google Books. Xylitol (sometimes called wood sugar or birch sugar) is a common sugar substitute that can be toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can be fatal. With this in mind, this article will introduce you to five surprising things that can contain xylitol that might not be immediately obvious to you, and which could harm your dog if they are given such products or eat them accidentally. Read on to learn more. Vitamins and supplements Sugar-free products in general are very popular and there are a range of different sweetening agents that can be used in them in place of sugar, although xylitol is by far the most common of them.

This means that most of those sweet coatings on pills, and also one of the ingredients in many chewy vitamins is an artificial sugar substitute, and this is often xylitol. Xylitol is also found as an additive to saline solution for nasal irrigation and has been reported to be effective in improving symptoms of chronic sinusitis. [14] Peng, Yucan; Cui, Yi (15 April 2020). "Advanced Textiles for Personal Thermal Management and Energy". Joule. 4 (4): 724–742. doi: 10.1016/j.joule.2020.02.011. ISSN 2542-4351. As part of the evaluation process, the government sets an acceptable daily intake (ADI), which is the maximum amount considered safe to consume each day over the course of your lifetime.

Benefits of Xylitol

No serious health risk exists in most humans for normal levels of consumption. The European Food Safety Authority has not set a limit on daily intake of xylitol. Due to the adverse laxative effect that all polyols have on the digestive system in high doses, xylitol is banned from soft drinks in the European Union. Similarly due to a 1985 report, by the E.U. Scientific Committee on Food, stating that "ingesting 50g a day of xylitol can cause diarrhea", tabletop sweeteners, as well as other products containing xylitol are required to display the warning: "Excessive consumption may induce laxative effects". [18] Metabolism [ edit ] Xylitol is a very popular sugar substitute which is prized for its lower calorie content and low glycaemic index, and it’s also thought to be better for human dental health. With that being said, although xylitol is safe for humans to consume, sadly it can be highly poisonous to dogs. The Pet Poison Helpline received 5,846 calls about dogs accidentally ingesting this ingredient in 2020 alone. Xylitol has about the same sweetness as sucrose, [12] but is sweeter than similar compounds like sorbitol and mannitol. [6] Signs of poisoning can be rapid or delayed, but you should never wait for symptoms to appear before seeking veterinary help. This could put your dog’s life at risk. In most cases, symptoms will start to appear within 30 minutes but can take up to 12 hours to develop in some cases. What are the symptoms of xylitol poisoning?

Marom, Tal; Marchisio, Paola; Tamir, Sharon Ovnat; Torretta, Sara; Gavriel, Haim; Esposito, Susanna (12 February 2016). "Complementary and alternative medicine treatment options for otitis media". Medicine. 95 (6): e2695. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002695. ISSN 0025-7974. PMC 4753897. PMID 26871802. The substance occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables and is even produced by the human body during normal metabolism. Mäkinen, Kauko (20 October 2016). "Gastrointestinal disturbances associated with the consumption of sugar alcohols with special consideration of xylitol: Scientific review and instructions for dentists and other health-care professionals". International Journal of Dentistry. 2016: 5967907. doi: 10.1155/2016/5967907. PMC 5093271. PMID 27840639. Emil Fischer, a German chemistry professor, and his assistant Rudolf Stahel isolated a new compound from beech wood chips in September 1890 and named it Xylit, the German word for xylitol. The following year, the French chemist M.G. Bertrand isolated xylitol syrup by processing wheat and oat straw. [5] Sugar rationing during World WarII led to an interest in sugar substitutes. Interest in xylitol and other polyols became intense, leading to their characterization and manufacturing methods. [6] [7] Structure, production, commerce [ edit ] Lower calorie and no calorie sweeteners will not necessarily make a food or drink healthy but can be helpful in reducing your sugar intake. High sugar intakes increase the risk of tooth decay. Therefore, the use of no calorie sweeteners in food and drink, as long as the product does not contain any sugars, can help reduce the risk of tooth decay.Total Sweet Xylitol makes it easy to cut down on sugar: whether you want to lose weight or cut down on your sugar intake, Total Sweet Xylitol can help. Swapping your sugar for Xylitol lets you enjoy an indulgent cake, sprinkle of sweetness on your cereal, or cup of tea just how you like it with less calories and carbs. Humans absorb xylitol more slowly than sucrose, and xylitol supplies 40% fewer calories than an equal mass of sucrose. [12] Xylitol is used as a sugar substitute in such manufactured products as drugs, dietary supplements, confections, toothpaste, and chewing gum, but is not a common household sweetener. [4] [12] Xylitol has negligible effects on blood sugar because its assimilation and metabolism are independent of insulin. [12] It is approved as a food additive in the United States [13] and elsewhere. It has a pleasant, sweet taste (the same sweetness and bulk as sucrose) but contains one-third fewer calories – around 2.4 kcal/g.