Xylitol

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Yep, but please note that it is deadly for dogs!

Ingrid

I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

cavities.

Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

What do y'all have to say?

t

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[Guest guest]

With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly poison...

From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>Subject: Xylitolno-forced-vaccination Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing cavities.Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.What do y'all have to say?t

[Guest guest]

With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly poison...

From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>Subject: Xylitolno-forced-vaccination Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing cavities.Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.What do y'all have to say?t

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It definitely poses a threat to pets:

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html

Ingrid

Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center to be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient

With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly poison...

From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>Subject: Xylitolno-forced-vaccination Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing cavities.Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.What do y'all have to say?t

[Guest guest]

It definitely poses a threat to pets:

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html

Ingrid

Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center to be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient

With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly poison...

From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>Subject: Xylitolno-forced-vaccination Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits, remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing cavities.Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.What do y'all have to say?t

[Guest guest]

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods. It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram. Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea. You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in

existing cavities. How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective. Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general. Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra? http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

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Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods. It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram. Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea. You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in

existing cavities. How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective. Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general. Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra? http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

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Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity.  So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL   =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

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Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity.  So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL   =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

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Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity.  So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL   =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

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Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.It’s low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here’s why you don’t find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.  You’re right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a “daily dose” can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed “for at least five minutes, three to five times a day” to be effective.  Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity.  So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL   =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

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It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlerner@...> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled " non GMO " ?

Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL

=====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

[Guest guest]

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlerner@...> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled " non GMO " ?

Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL

=====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

[Guest guest]

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlerner@...> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled " non GMO " ?

Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL

=====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

[Guest guest]

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlerner@...> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled " non GMO " ?

Viviane=========On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.aspXylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.htmlGlad Day ~ Karla in IL

=====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

[Guest guest]

Hi all

I bought a natural sweetener in Australia called Stevia It is certified organic GMO free.

Contains NO alcohol, glycerine, sugars, artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colourings.

It is from Nirvana Health Products 33 Oborn Road Mt Barker SA 5251, Australia.

Just another reminder that Aspartame can cause epilepsy.Peace to all

tricia

no-forced-vaccination From: nature.mum@...Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:57:33 -0500Subject: Re: Xylitol

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....

So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?

Viviane

=========

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.

Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.

How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.

Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html

Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

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[Guest guest]

Hi all

I bought a natural sweetener in Australia called Stevia It is certified organic GMO free.

Contains NO alcohol, glycerine, sugars, artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colourings.

It is from Nirvana Health Products 33 Oborn Road Mt Barker SA 5251, Australia.

Just another reminder that Aspartame can cause epilepsy.Peace to all

tricia

no-forced-vaccination From: nature.mum@...Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:57:33 -0500Subject: Re: Xylitol

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....

So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?

Viviane

=========

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.

Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.

How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.

Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html

Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

=====

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[Guest guest]

Hi all

I bought a natural sweetener in Australia called Stevia It is certified organic GMO free.

Contains NO alcohol, glycerine, sugars, artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colourings.

It is from Nirvana Health Products 33 Oborn Road Mt Barker SA 5251, Australia.

Just another reminder that Aspartame can cause epilepsy.Peace to all

tricia

no-forced-vaccination From: nature.mum@...Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:57:33 -0500Subject: Re: Xylitol

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....

So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?

Viviane

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On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.

Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.

How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.

Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html

Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

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Hi all

I bought a natural sweetener in Australia called Stevia It is certified organic GMO free.

Contains NO alcohol, glycerine, sugars, artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colourings.

It is from Nirvana Health Products 33 Oborn Road Mt Barker SA 5251, Australia.

Just another reminder that Aspartame can cause epilepsy.Peace to all

tricia

no-forced-vaccination From: nature.mum@...Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:57:33 -0500Subject: Re: Xylitol

It's actually labelled non-GMO or at least the ones I've seen (But I avoid them because my son was allergic to corn and so am I and so is hubby lol)And the best one to get is the birch derived kind. They sell it in the states everywhere. If it's not listed on the label, give the company a call and find out. Most xylitol products I've seen list the source.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Viviane Lerner <vivlernergmail> wrote:

Thanks for all this info. Something perplexes me, though: from what I hear lately, 81-86% of all corn planted in the US is genetically engineered....

So, how could Xylitol be safe unless labeled "non GMO"?

Viviane

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On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:11 PM, karla walsh wrote:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from corn stalks in the U.S. and birch chips in Europe. Xylitol is used in sugarless gums, candies, ice cream, and many diabetic foods.

It's low-calorie, not no-calorie. While sucralose is calorie-free, xylitol has about 2.4 calories per gram.

Here's why you don't find it in more foods. Eating too much xylitol in one day can cause intestinal problems, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea.

You're right; xylitol is good for your teeth. Studies have shown it can prevent new cavities and help slow or reverse the decay taking place in existing cavities.

How much xylitol do you need to get this beneficial effect? The American Dental Association says more testing needs to be done before a "daily dose" can be set. A study done by the University of Michigan in 1993 found that xylitol-sweetened gum had to be chewed "for at least five minutes, three to five times a day" to be effective.

Sugar is sugar, natural sourced, artificial, processed or manipulated, and should be avoided, in general.

Checking with snopes.com, this is the danger for animals.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

Xylitol appears to be more of an antibacterial in the mouth, teeth and nose. It is surprising to me that it hasnt been deemed a Drug for this activity. So far they are saying it is safe, and is even natural to the body, and is in many foods. But do you need Extra?

http://www.xylitolnow.com/faq.html

Glad Day ~ Karla in IL

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Thanks!

t

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote:

> our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about

> it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long

> list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a

> similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very

> impressed.

>

>

> On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote:

>

>> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

>> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

>> cavities.

>>

>> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>>

>> What do y'all have to say?

>>

>> t

>>

>>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks!

t

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Amy Muehlhausen wrote:

> our family physician who practices integrated medicine raves about

> it. He says it's better than stevia. I've seen an amazingly long

> list of benefits from taking stevia, and I haven't searched out a

> similar list on xylitol, so if it's really better I would be very

> impressed.

>

>

> On Dec 2, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Theresa wrote:

>

>> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

>> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

>> cavities.

>>

>> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>>

>> What do y'all have to say?

>>

>> t

>>

>>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Did find that - very interesting - - -

t

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:54 PM, Ingrid Blank wrote:

>

> Yep, but please note that it is deadly for dogs!

> Ingrid

>

> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

> cavities.

>

> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>

> What do y'all have to say?

>

> t

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Did find that - very interesting - - -

t

On Dec 2, 2008, at 11:54 PM, Ingrid Blank wrote:

>

> Yep, but please note that it is deadly for dogs!

> Ingrid

>

> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

> cavities.

>

> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>

> What do y'all have to say?

>

> t

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes - aspertame - deadly -

Can't see how anything (xylitol) deadly to pets can be THAT beneficial

to us - --

t

On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:06 AM, Ingrid Blank wrote:

>

> It definitely poses a threat to pets:

> http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html

> Ingrid

> Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets

>

> Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol

> have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center to

> be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July

> 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs

> susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests

> sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC

> (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with

> this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and

> candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if

> they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient

>

>

> With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely

> no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it

> likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly

> poison...

>

>

> From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>

> Subject: Xylitol

> no-forced-vaccination

> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

>

> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

> cavities.

>

> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>

> What do y'all have to say?

>

> t

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes - aspertame - deadly -

Can't see how anything (xylitol) deadly to pets can be THAT beneficial

to us - --

t

On Dec 3, 2008, at 2:06 AM, Ingrid Blank wrote:

>

> It definitely poses a threat to pets:

> http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html

> Ingrid

> Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets

>

> Sugarless candies can be toxic to pets. Candies containing xylitol

> have been recognized by the National Animal Poison Control Center to

> be a risk to pets. This information was first published in July

> 2004. This compound can cause liver damage and death in dogs

> susceptible to being poisoned with xylitol. If your dog ingests

> sugarless candy it would be best to contact the NAPCC

> (1-888-426-4435). It is possible your vet will not be familiar with

> this source of poisoning as this information is fairly new and

> candies have not usually been associated with poisonings in dogs if

> they did not contain chocolate as the major ingredient

>

>

> With 8 yrs university chemistry/biology, and have to say absolutely

> no way it could do such things. At the same time, I'd say that it

> likely poses no health hazard, but aspartame is very likely a deadly

> poison...

>

>

> From: Theresa <tgeorge1@...>

> Subject: Xylitol

> no-forced-vaccination

> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

>

> I'm hearing that Xylitol can provide tremendous dental benefits,

> remineralizing your teeth, preventing cavities and even healing

> cavities.

>

> Looked all over the net for negatives and can't find any.

>

> What do y'all have to say?

>

> t

>

>

>

>