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I realized that not a lot of people know what xylitol is, and what it can do. So this post will give you guys a bit more information. |
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So what is xylitol and where does it come from? It is a branch from xylose, a crystalline aldose sugar. It comes from a birch tree. These tree grown in Alaska, Oregone, and even Arizona!
Meaning that xylitol is considered a natural alternative to sugar. It can be found in gum, tooth past, and other oral care products. It can also be found in fruit candy, chocolate, and penutbutter. If you are looking for something surgafree, xylitol is a good option.
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Like everything else, xylitol should be used in moderation. Using it to much can cause the opposite of its benefits. Instead of helping with your skin damage, you can get deratities. Even though xylitol makes things sugar free, to much can cause problems with diabeties. It can fight bactirea in the stomach, you can get indegestion. Do not let these side effects scare you into not trying xylitol. You have to consume massive amounts inorder for any of these things to happen. Moderation is key!
I hope this clears up some of the confusion about xylitol. If you are still curious, I suggest looking up. Even better would be trying it out yourself!
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI think it was very nice of you to elaborate more on a previous topic we were asked to write about. This blog was incredibly interesting and informative. I had no idea that Arizona even had birch trees and it can be found in so many other things as well. I liked how you explained that it should be used in moderation and added to not be afraid of trying it. I also enjoyed reading about the pros and cons of xylitol.
I have never heard of xylitol, but know I understand what it is thanks to you! Many of the things humans consume may have hidden ingredients we do not know about, so it is a good thing to have research on what is in our daily lives.
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