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Joe Maldonado
Copyright (c) 2011 Joe Maldonado Xylitol is a sweetener that naturally occurs in vegetables and fruits. It offers a wide range of benefits to your health, and it also doesn't contain any of the negative aspects that sugar does. You can safely consume it on a daily basis, unlike regular sugar which you have to take in limited amounts. It is highly preferable to artificial sweeteners, as it is totally natural and lacks the undesirable effects that you can experience from the using them. Unlike sugar, this compound does not feed yeast. This is why it can be an ideal sweetener for those who have issues with intestinal yeast overgrowth. Many people are unaware of the fact that we actually naturally produce this compound in our bodies. As a matter of fact, those with a normal metabolism will actually produce upward of 15 grams of it on a daily basis. The only way in which this compound is similar to sugar is in the way that it looks and tastes. Sugar actually causes damage to the human teeth, but Xylitol can actually protect and promote the repairing process. What it does is effectively prevent bacteria from growing in the mouth and sticking on the surface of the teeth to form plaque. Sugar and other kinds of sweeteners will actually feed the harmful bacteria in the mouth. There are actually no known toxins at all in this compound and has been approved by the over 4 decades ago. However, there are some people who may be a little sensitive to it. In this case, when large quantities are ingested the person may end up experiencing some minor discomfort such as bloating. A sensitive person may also experience mild diarrhea or have an increased amount of bowel movements in a day. However, even if these minor side effects are experienced, they will usually go away within a short period of time. All it takes is for the body to adjust to the intake of this sweetener. There is a great deal less carbohydrates and calories in this natural sweetener than what is present in regular sugar. , it doesn't contain any carbohydrates at all. Plus, it gets metabolized at a very slow rate. This makes it a good choice for people on a diet as well as diabetics. Unlike artificial sweeteners, there is no strange aftertaste that comes along with ingesting it. It tastes just like real sugar, and it also comes in several different forms. If you use the crystallized form of it you can replace sugar with it when you are baking. It can also be very useful as a sweetener for drinks. There are a lot of chewing gum brands that use it, and it is also present in some toothpastes and mouthwashes.
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