Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi Tracie, from that abstract, it looks to me like they were just checking the body's blood sugar and insulin response after ingestion of xylitol. My guess is that this was a study done to look further at the use of xylitol as a sugar substitute for diabetics. The diarrhea was an observed effect that was reported, but I think the thrust of the study was to look at alterations in sugar/glucose levels in the body after ingestion of xylitol. hth..?.. best, > > http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ > > Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 By the way, I baked cookies today using xylitol instead of sugar...they were great! I used the breakfast cookie recipe from The Sneaky Chef...and also replaced the cheese in that recipe with tahini...crossed my fingers...the first batch burned; I think the xylitol makes them brown faster for some reason. I halved the cooking time and they were just fine... Unfortunately, my kids seem to be immune to any laxative effect from the xylitol. Oh well, at least it helps us avoid sugar...Bonnie http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Bonnie, try any of the gums that contain xylitol and sorbitol...Sammy actually asks for them now when he's backed up a bit. And they work like a charm. I let him chew however many pieces he wants (no more than 3/4 of a pack - lol) thru the day. Usually that night or early the next morning...bam...a whopper BM. A nice side benefit is that is keeps his teeth cleaner.Bonnie Juettner wrote: By the way, I baked cookies today using xylitol instead of sugar...they were great! I used the breakfast cookie recipe from The Sneaky Chef...and also replaced the cheese in that recipe with tahini...crossed my fingers...the first batch burned; I think the xylitol makes them brown faster for some reason. I halved the cooking time and they were just fine...Unfortunately, my kids seem to be immune to any laxative effect from the xylitol. Oh well, at least it helps us avoid sugar...Bonnie On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 8:38 PM, Happel's <ctajcharter (DOT) net> wrote: http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 But...why would it matter if the xylitol is in gum form or cookie form? Or dissolved in water? (Which we've also tried.) What kind of gum do you use?Thanks,Bonnie Bonnie, try any of the gums that contain xylitol and sorbitol...Sammy actually asks for them now when he's backed up a bit. And they work like a charm. I let him chew however many pieces he wants (no more than 3/4 of a pack - lol) thru the day. Usually that night or early the next morning...bam...a whopper BM. A nice side benefit is that is keeps his teeth cleaner.Bonnie Juettner wrote: By the way, I baked cookies today using xylitol instead of sugar...they were great! I used the breakfast cookie recipe from The Sneaky Chef...and also replaced the cheese in that recipe with tahini...crossed my fingers...the first batch burned; I think the xylitol makes them brown faster for some reason. I halved the cooking time and they were just fine... Unfortunately, my kids seem to be immune to any laxative effect from the xylitol. Oh well, at least it helps us avoid sugar...Bonnie http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I even looked up baking with it, wasn't sure you could but I guess you can. If this works so well for you, you should try kirkmans probiotic chewable, it has xylitol, and a pro-biotic, I am having luck with that one, especially the behavior is soooo much better!Bonnie Juettner wrote: But...why would it matter if the xylitol is in gum form or cookie form? Or dissolved in water? (Which we've also tried.) What kind of gum do you use?Thanks,Bonnie On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Cohen <lbccats> wrote: Bonnie, try any of the gums that contain xylitol and sorbitol...Sammy actually asks for them now when he's backed up a bit. And they work like a charm. I let him chew however many pieces he wants (no more than 3/4 of a pack - lol) thru the day. Usually that night or early the next morning...bam...a whopper BM. A nice side benefit is that is keeps his teeth cleaner. Bonnie Juettner <bjuettnergmail> wrote: By the way, I baked cookies today using xylitol instead of sugar...they were great! I used the breakfast cookie recipe from The Sneaky Chef...and also replaced the cheese in that recipe with tahini...crossed my fingers...the first batch burned; I think the xylitol makes them brown faster for some reason. I halved the cooking time and they were just fine...Unfortunately, my kids seem to be immune to any laxative effect from the xylitol. Oh well, at least it helps us avoid sugar...Bonnie On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 8:38 PM, Happel's <ctajcharter (DOT) net> wrote: http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 How long has xylitol been around? What have you uncovered in your search aabout it. Sorry i can't help! xylitol http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I'm a firm believe that many things are absorbed better via the tongue and salivary glands that going down the pipe. Sammy likes a gum that is an exotic flavor (Trident Tropical Twist-small stick style pieces), and his second in line favorites are Trident Strawberry Fusion (little coated square pieces in pink and red) and Trident Bubble. Again, I let him chew however many pieces he likes (without stuffing his face - when he tires of one, he'll take another). It may be a combination in the gum itself (not certain if it contains both xylitol and sorbitol, which may explain why it works so well on him). I checked their website and they describe xylitol's use as a sweetener but I haven't found a full ingredient list there (yet). I'll look tonight and confirm the ingredients in the flavors he prefers. I would assume that, other than for ingredients affecting flavor, the base formula for all varieties is the same. Bonnie Juettner wrote: But...why would it matter if the xylitol is in gum form or cookie form? Or dissolved in water? (Which we've also tried.) What kind of gum do you use?Thanks,Bonnie On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Cohen <lbccats> wrote: Bonnie, try any of the gums that contain xylitol and sorbitol...Sammy actually asks for them now when he's backed up a bit. And they work like a charm. I let him chew however many pieces he wants (no more than 3/4 of a pack - lol) thru the day. Usually that night or early the next morning...bam...a whopper BM. A nice side benefit is that is keeps his teeth cleaner. Bonnie Juettner <bjuettnergmail> wrote: By the way, I baked cookies today using xylitol instead of sugar...they were great! I used the breakfast cookie recipe from The Sneaky Chef...and also replaced the cheese in that recipe with tahini...crossed my fingers...the first batch burned; I think the xylitol makes them brown faster for some reason. I halved the cooking time and they were just fine...Unfortunately, my kids seem to be immune to any laxative effect from the xylitol. Oh well, at least it helps us avoid sugar...Bonnie On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 8:38 PM, Happel's <ctajcharter (DOT) net> wrote: http://www.springerlink.com/content/k5758930r8622854/ Does this mean long-term (several months) use of xylitol doesn't cause dependency?? I wish I could understand all this big science words. I don't have time to sit with a dictionary next to me! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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