Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Sugars and alcohols are very similar. Probably you will need to make your own tests. Best Regards, Lorenzo ct: xylitol Is xylitol a sugar alcohol? I don't like the distress sugar alcohols cause in my tummy. [ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.547 / Virus Database: 340 - Release Date: 12/2/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 >Is xylitol a sugar alcohol? I don't like the distress sugar alcohols cause in >my tummy. I'm not sure, but it hasn't caused me the same problems that sugar alcohols have. Jeanmarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 >Sugars and alcohols are very similar. > >Probably you will need to make your own tests. However, sugar alcohols are neither sugar nor alcohol, according to my research. My understanding is they are carbohydrates that aren't digestible by people, which is why they cause stomach distress. I haven't found any more in-depth explanation yet though. I'll do a search. Jeanmarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I mentioned the walnut snacks, but I don't really have a recipe. I made it up as I went along. I melted some butter, then added some xylitol, then some cocoa. Then I had to add more xylitol until it was sweet enough. After I added the walnuts, the oil (ghee) separated out and coated the walnuts so the chocolate didn't stick well. It was weird, but tasted good. It definitely needs work. I'm sure someone could figure out how to do it better. Xylitol looks (except larger crystals) like sugar, tastes like sugar, and can be used like sugar except for hard candy. But xylitol prevents rather than causes tooth decay. It doesn't cause the insulin reaction that sugar causes and can be used by diabetics. It also doesn't support candida like sugar does. All other sweeteners except molasses are avoids for me as a non secretor. I don't find xylitol on any of the lists, so I'm assuming (and hoping) it's neutral and use it once in a while. You can find more information about xylitol at http://www.xlear.com. xylitol Was it on this list that someone gave a recipe for walnut snacks prepared with cocoa powder and xylitol? I have never heard of using xylitol; why would you use it instead of table sugar? Oh, also, I would like that recipe again for the chocolate walnuts, if anyone has it! Thanks a lot. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Hi again: I got some Xylitol at the Health Food store around the corner. It looks and tastes like sugar. Here's what it says on the bag.... " Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in smal amounts in various fruits and begetables. NOW Xylitol is derived from a corn source " I'm sure that if you are switching from sugar, you could hardly tell the difference. But it still has calories - 10 calories per teasp. Not a lot, I know. But I still prefer Stevia because, like a lot of people, I'm corn sensitive. - ---- Original Message ----- From: " " <groups@...> " Candidiasis Group " <candidiasis > Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 9:07 PM Subject: Xylitol > Hi all, > > Where do I get the xylitol from in the Toronto area? > > Does anyone know? > > This is all natural correct? > > Thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Actually this is why I was interested... What do you guys think? Hello: I would like to share my experience with everybody, in hopes that it might be of benefit to someone. I have struggled with candida overgrowth beginning approx. 5 years ago; I don't believe it ever became systemic. Recently all my symptoms have vanished. This is due to: 1) my antifungal of choice, xylitol, which I have not rotated, but used faithfully for about 6 months, (not to be confused with the other sugar alcohols, which make candida worse - xylitol is the only one that is antifungal). I used approx. 1/4 cup a day, more or less, after I read that it kills thrush in the mouth due to candida albicans, and also is recommended for diabetes and is referenced by Dr. s Moritz on this site several times for other uses. 2) bentonite with a small amount of psyllium and a tablespoon of xylitol (which helps it to move faster, thus not constipating), once a day, for the last 2 months. 3) lactobacillus acidophilus, in the form of plain yogurt (just recently added bifidus), and supplements, NOW brand, 2 million, once or twice a day (I only added this last month). Plus I eliminated sugar, fruits, yeast and any processed foods, and included coconut, and just lately some coconut oil. Also, for any die-off skin breakouts or any skin itches including spider bites, I have used tinted clearasil which seems to work just as well as anything else for me. I plan to continue my regimen, plus I would like to do liver flushes soon, also. I don't claim to have the answer for everyone, but perhaps this will be useful to some. My therapy has been somewhat nontraditional. Thanks for reading and I sure hope everyone feels well soon. (And I hope all my symptoms stay gone! - it's been about 2 months). Thanks Xylitol > Hi all, > > Where do I get the xylitol from in the Toronto area? > > Does anyone know? > > This is all natural correct? > > Thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks for the recommendation. The xylitol study on rats looks really impressive. I wonder why this went under the radar of the osteoporosis specialists and book writers (this study was conducted in 1999). Anyone know if xylitol has a laxative effect like sorbitol? I also cannot tolerate mannitol. That's why I usually avoid artificial sweeteners. Ingrid > Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:06:42 -0500 > From: " Big Bad Bob " <BobJoy@...> > Subject: Re: xyitol > > yes, just type xylitol osteoporosis into www.google.com > It's almost a miracle drug > > http://www.google.com/search?num=20 & hl=en & lr=lang_en & safe=off & as_qdr=all & q=xylit\ ol+osteoporosis > This might work > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Ingested xylitol is absorbed by passive or facilitated diffusion from the intestine (Bässler 1969, Lang 1971). The absorption rate is quite slow, which means that high oral doses may induce transient osmotic diarrhea. Unadapted persons can consume 30-60 grams oral xylitol per day without side effects (Mäkinen & Scheinin 1975). A unique feature of xylitol is the adaptive enhancement of intestinal absorption by continuous xylitol administration (Lang 1971). Proposed adaption mechanisms involve induction of polyol dehydrogenase activity in the liver (Bässler 1969), and selection of intestinal microflora (Krishnan et al. 1980). After adaptation up to 400 grams of xylitol have been taken daily without side effects (Mäkinen & Scheinin 1975). This pretty much says 'no problem' when you use one gram in coffee or one gram lozenge. > > Thanks for the recommendation. The xylitol study on rats looks really impressive. I wonder why this went under the radar of the osteoporosis specialists and book writers (this study was conducted in 1999). > > Anyone know if xylitol has a laxative effect like sorbitol? I also cannot tolerate mannitol. That's why I usually avoid artificial sweeteners. > > Ingrid > > > > > Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:06:42 -0500 > > From: " Big Bad Bob " <BobJoy@...> > > Subject: Re: xyitol > > > > yes, just type xylitol osteoporosis into www.google.com > > It's almost a miracle drug > > > > http://www.google.com/search?num=20 & hl=en & lr=lang_en & safe=off & as_qdr=all & q=xylit\ ol+osteoporosis > > This might work > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Thanks very much for checking it out and sharing your experience with the sweetener xylitol. Like everything else, you have to measure the good against the bad, and you can overdo things. Life is one big rat's maze. Ingrid > Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 13:14:38 -0500 > From: " Bob Joy " <BobJoy@...> > Subject: Re: xylitol > > Ingested xylitol is absorbed by passive or facilitated diffusion from the intestine (Bässler 1969, Lang 1971). The absorption rate is quite slow, which means that high oral doses may induce transient osmotic diarrhea. Unadapted persons can consume 30-60 grams oral xylitol per day without side effects (Mäkinen & Scheinin 1975). A unique feature of xylitol is the adaptive enhancement of intestinal absorption by continuous xylitol administration (Lang 1971). Proposed adaption mechanisms involve induction of polyol dehydrogenase activity in the liver (Bässler 1969), and selection of intestinal microflora (Krishnan et al. 1980). After adaptation up to 400 grams of xylitol have been taken daily without side effects (Mäkinen & Scheinin 1975). > > This pretty much says 'no problem' when you use one gram in coffee or one gram lozenge. > Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:42:15 -0800 > From: " deb obrien " <DebOB@...> > Subject: xylitol/ingrid > > ingrid i use xylitol all the time - chew the gum and use it to sweeten things - once when i made some homemade lemonade and sweetened it with xylitol (it took a lot of the stuff) i did get diarrhea - when i later contacted the company and mentionned it, the sales clerk said that if you used large quantities it could cause diarrhea - so i suggest you call them 877 599 5327 and ask them.... > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I want to add xylitol to my nasal wash to help try to kill the staph. There are a couple commercial products that have xylitol in them, but does anyone know where to buy it bulk and how much you would add to make your own solution? Thanks Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hi Doris, I seem to remember seeing iherb have a range of products including 1 lb bags at friendly prices. (Just checked -- $5.99) Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: " Doris Brown " <dorisbrown9@...> I want to add xylitol to my nasal wash to help try to kill the staph. There are a couple commercial products that have xylitol in them, but does anyone know where to buy it bulk and how much you would add to make your own solution? Thanks Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I get mine at Beyond-century-com. They sell bulk at reasonable prices. I just add whatever I think will help my nasal passages that I have on hand. Saline & colloidal silver & Xylitol & nystatin powder. But sometimes I just use the Xylitol. Just add it to some sterile or clean water & or saline or salt water. I do not think the prportions makes that big a difference. I just tried to get close to the taste of the Xlear nasal spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 You can even buy Xylitol toothpaste at the health food store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 In my opinion, glycemic index is very misleading. Carbohydrates are carbohydrates. Low or high glycemic index. They all take insulin to process. I made cranberry sauce with xylitol. I doubt the cranberries raised my blood sugar that much. Nothing but cranberries, water, and gelatin in the recipe. 100 grams of raw cranberries have 12.68 grams of carbs, 4.2 grams of which are fiber. I eat that many carbs in a big dish of beans or spinach which does not kick-up my blood glucose levels. Alobar Xylitol > Alobar, > > You said the Xylitol raised your blood sugar but pure Xylitol only has > a Glycemic index of 7. I wonder if you used pure Xylitol and what you > used it in. Perhaps it wasn't the Xylitol at all but something else. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Actually, from what I have been reading, carbs are not carbs are not carbs. There is a big difference. I understand that nutritionists are not recommending the glycemic index as much because it was confusing to many however, 50 grams of fruit carbs affects the body completely differently than 50 grams of bean carbs. Fruit is much more quickly digested, therefore it raises blood sugar levels more quickly. Beans which are high protein and fiber are digested much more slowly so they don't tend to raise blood sugar levels so fast. I don't know what the glycemic index for cranberries is but when you cook something down like that it tends to concentrate it. Just like making applesauce, you might be lucky if 5 lbs of apples gave you 1 qt. of sauce. Alobar <Alobar@...> wrote: In my opinion, glycemic index is very misleading. Carbohydrates are carbohydrates. Low or high glycemic index. They all take insulin to process. I made cranberry sauce with xylitol. I doubt the cranberries raised my blood sugar that much. Nothing but cranberries, water, and gelatin in the recipe. 100 grams of raw cranberries have 12.68 grams of carbs, 4.2 grams of which are fiber. I eat that many carbs in a big dish of beans or spinach which does not kick-up my blood glucose levels. Alobar Xylitol > Alobar, > > You said the Xylitol raised your blood sugar but pure Xylitol only has > a Glycemic index of 7. I wonder if you used pure Xylitol and what you > used it in. Perhaps it wasn't the Xylitol at all but something else. > > --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 My personal experience is different. I do not use any of the toxic pharmaceutical drugs for stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. When I was on drugs, I could cheat on my diet all over the place and not see any harm. Now that I am regulating my diet to control my blood sugar levels, I stay away from beans and grains altogether because they spike my blood sugar levels. Not as badly as if I ate plain sugar, but badly enough that they are foods I do not use regularly. Alobar Re: Xylitol > Actually, from what I have been reading, carbs are not carbs are not > carbs. There is a big difference. I understand that nutritionists are not > recommending the glycemic index as much because it was confusing to many > however, 50 grams of fruit carbs affects the body completely differently > than 50 grams of bean carbs. Fruit is much more quickly digested, > therefore it raises blood sugar levels more quickly. Beans which are high > protein and fiber are digested much more slowly so they don't tend to > raise blood sugar levels so fast. I don't know what the glycemic index for > cranberries is but when you cook something down like that it tends to > concentrate it. Just like making applesauce, you might be lucky if 5 lbs > of apples gave you 1 qt. of sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 , I am diabetic and I have done my own tests to see what spikes my BS. I know that for me beans do not spike me but an iced tea made with splenda will. Also any kind of fruit will spike me no matter what I eat with it or in what order. I think it is very individual the way a person reacts to food and while the glycemic index is confusing to a lot of people I believe that it is also a very risky way for people to eat. People should do their own testing to know how they react to what foods. Anne claudia diltz wrote: >Actually, from what I have been reading, carbs are not carbs are not carbs. There is a big difference. I understand that nutritionists are not recommending the glycemic index as much because it was confusing to many however, 50 grams of fruit carbs affects the body completely differently than 50 grams of bean carbs. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 In my opinion Xylitol is a good sweetner. Better then most you could use. It is one of the necessary sugars that our body uses to make glycoproteins. YOur body will make this sugar from glucose and so as far as feeding the yeast, the yeast is already thriving in your body because it has a perfect environement. Xyliltol will not create an unhealthy environement. I don't know about the other 2 sugars unless I did research, I take a supplement that has xylitol and the other 7 sugars necessary for proper cell communication. It will kill 90% of Candida within 24 hours. After that it will modulate your immune so it can recognize the foreign invaders and get rid of them. It also will help to lessen or elimintate yeast and bladder infections because these sugars will fill up the receptors sites on cell surfaces and bacteria cannot attach. I have not had candida or yeast or bladder infections ever since starting it. You can look at the proudct on line at www.GotHealth.Myglycostore I use advanced ambrotose, it is less expensive and increases killer cells more effectively then regular. autumnskaii wrote: > Anyone have the skinny on the sweetener xylitol? > Some say that yeast think it's sugar, eat it, then die. > Others say that it's almost as bad as eating sugar, and in fact feeds > the yeast. > I was curious if anyone had information? > Also wondering about sorbitol and maltitol. Thanks! > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Are they not zero calorie zero energy sweeteners, & yeast feeding on them, don't get any energy from it. gesi ======================================================= Xylitol > Anyone have the skinny on the sweetener xylitol? > Some say that yeast think it's sugar, eat it, then die. > Others say that it's almost as bad as eating sugar, and in fact feeds > the yeast. > I was curious if anyone had information? > Also wondering about sorbitol and maltitol. Thanks! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 In a message dated 5/31/2005 8:32:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, morningsunranch@... writes: > www.GotHealth.Myglycostore LINK DOES NOT WORK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 In a message dated 6/1/2005 12:48:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, morningsunranch@... writes: sorry forgot the .com No, I'm sorry. What an idiot I am haha. I should have figured that one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 In a message dated 6/1/2005 12:48:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, morningsunranch@... writes: www.GotHealth.Myglycostore.com Anyone know if this advanced Ambrotose can be bought cheaper anywhere else or thru ebay maybe? Half.com? Thanks Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 www.GotHealth.Myglycostore.com sorry forgot the .com. JMBWE123@... wrote: > In a message dated 5/31/2005 8:32:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > morningsunranch@... writes: > > > www.GotHealth.Myglycostore > > LINK DOES NOT WORK. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Dear , Thanks fo your suggestion. The stevia aftertaste really doesn't bother me because I use such scant amounts. For he most part, I am trying to wean myself off of my sweet tooth, so instead of adding to my sweet foods department, I am subtracting. --- claudia diltz <oxyqueen1187@...> wrote: > , > You should try the Xylitol for yourself to see if it > raises blood sugar levels, which I find highly > unlikely because it has such a low glycemic index > (7). It was much more likely the cranberries that > caused the reaction. Obviously if it is used with > something else that can raise blood sugar it is > unfair to assume that it was necessarily the > Xylitol. Stevia, no matter what form, green, white, > purple or pink, liquid or powder has got to be the > nastiest stuff on earth. I used a tiny little bit in > a cup of tea and couldn't get that nasty aftertaste > out of my mouth all day. What I used came highly > recommended as the best by someone who really knows > her Stevia. > > Henley <heavenlycoconuts@...> wrote: > Alobar, > > I'm still not sure what to think about Xylitol, but > I > have a friend who swears by it, and claims that it > cured her artritic condition. I have also read that > it > prevents tooth cavities. But I appreciate knowing > that > it can cause the blood glucose levels to rise. > > Chrisitina > > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you ? > Small Business - Try our new resources site! > http://smallbusiness./resources/ > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 You are probably smart to do that. I am pretty much off sweets too; not being able to eat wheat really helps, but can't seem to drink my tea without a little sweetener. Henley <heavenlycoconuts@...> wrote: Dear , Thanks for your suggestion. > > > --------------------------------- > Discover > Find restaurants, movies, travel & more fun for the > weekend. Check it out! > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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