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Xylitol- How Sweet It Is!
Brief History of Xylitol
•   After World War II, the country of Finland was faced with a servere sugar shortage.
    They had no supply of their own, so their scientists began to search for an alternative.
    That is when they discovered xylitol, which is a low calorie sugar made from birch
    bark or corn cobs.

•   The Finnish people began using xylitol on a regular basis as a substitute for sugar.
    As the years went by, it was noted that Finnish xylitol users had much improved
    health.

•   Since then, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy and China have all been producing and
    using xylitol , with obvious health benefits.

•   It has not been used as much in this country because of the abundant and cheap
    supply of cane sugar. (Sellman, 2002)
Sugar is the bad guy!
•   It is estimated that Americans eat about 150 pound of sugar each year! No wonder
    we have so many health problems.

•   Those directly relating to sugar consumption include hypoglycemia, weight gain, and
    diabetes. Sugar also leaches the body of vital minerals, raises blood
    pressure, increases the risk of heart disease and increases bad cholesterol (LDL).

•   It also contributes to tooth decay as well as periodontal disease.

•   It has been shown to make it difficult for a child’s brain to learn and can cause
    autoimmune and immune deficiency disorders like allergies, arthritis and asthma.
    (Sellman,2002)

•   With a list like this, we need to come up with a solution to solve our “sugar crisis”
• Xylitol has been studied extensively, especially
  in Europe where it is used much more than in
  the US.

• Being in the dental field, we think of xylitol as
  combatting decay, but the following slides will
  show some of the research done and other
  benefits of xylitol.
Prevention of ear infections
                 (AOM)
•   AOM (Acute Otitis Media) is one of the most frequent diseases of childhood. Many
    children suffer needlessly, and xylitol has been shown to reduce the occurance of
    AOM by 40%!

•   In an article entitled National Survey of Pediatricians’ Opinions about and Practices
    for Acute Otitis Media and Xylitol Use, the authors state:

•   “The treatment groups were administered xylitol five times a day in chewing gum or in syrup
    given after meals and snacks resulting in a daily cumulative dosage of 8 to 10 g/day of xylitol
    while the control groups received a placebo.
    The results at a high level of evidence from two high-quality double-blinded
    randomized, controlled clinical trials, considered to be the “gold standard” of medical research
    strongly suggest that xylitol is an effective prophylactic when administered to healthy children in
    the specified dosages. Moreover, xylitol also appears to have few if any side effects, is easily
    administered to and tolerated by young children, is a low-risk and low-cost alternative to
    antibiotics and tympanostomy tubes when appropriate, and seems to be a prophylaxis worthy of
    further investigation.” (Danhauer, et al, 2010)
Xylitol and Osteoporosis
 •   Another new (at least for us in the US) and exciting benefit from xylitol is the reversal
     of bone loss in women who have had their ovaries removed. Without
     ovaries, estrogen levels decrease and so does bone density. Xylitol was shown to
     maintain bone density in these situations. It has also been shown to reduce age-
     related bone loss. This study was done on rats, but shows conclusively that there is
     increased bone density, which may lead to further use in aging humans.
     (Mattila, Svanberg, & Knuuttila, 2001)


Fig. 2. Representative cross-
sectional views of the femur distal
metaphysis of an aged rat without
dietary xylitol supplementation (A)
and of an aged rat fed a xylitol-
supplemented (10%) diet (B)
•   Diabetes has been on the rise since the mid-1900’s. This coincides directly
    with our increased consumption of sugar. Studies show that excessive
    sugar intake is the “single most important dietary risk factor for heart
    disease in women and men.”
•   Xylitol is very slowly metabolized. It is a natural insulin stabilizer and
    therefore one does not get the ups and downs that one gets with sugar.
•   The glycemic index of sugar is 100 while xylitol is a mere 7! (Sellman 2002)




•   If we can’t convince our patients to use xylitol products for their teeth
    perhaps we can educate them on the many other benefits that have been
    shown. I think it is good that we know “the whole story” and not just that
    relating to our profession of dental hygiene.
•   As previously stated, xylitol use in Finland was directly correlated with
    decrease in tooth decay.

•   Tooth decay and periodontal disease are serious problems in today’s world.
    It is estimated that 75% of American adults over the age of 35 suffer from
    some form of periodontal disease. (Sellman 2002)

•   As we all know, there are more problems related to periodontal disease
    than just losing teeth and bone. These include increased risk of
    stroke, heart attacks, pneumonia and emphysema.

•   Eating sugar causes tooth decay by creating an acidic environment in the
    mouth. This weakens the enamel, which leads to tooth decay or
    demineralization.
(cont’d.)
• Xylitol reverses all these destructive effects!
•   Xylitol :
     – Is non-fermentable
     – Cannot be converted to acids by oral bacteria
     – Creates an alkaline environment which is inhospitable to oral
         bacteria, especially Strep Mutans
     – increases saliva flow
     – Inhibits plaque formation (Sellman ,2002)
     – Compliments fluoride in oral hygiene products
     – Tastes good, with no unpleasant aftertaste
     – Has one-third fewer calories than sugar- about 2.4 C/gram vs. 4 C/gram
         for sugar. ( What is Xylitol?, 2010)
     – May aid in weight control
•   Many health food stores carry products containing xylitol. The
    recommended daily dose for cavity prevention is 6-10 grams/day. Don’t be
    fooled by products that are “jumping on the bandwagon” by putting xylitol in
    their products. It needs to be one of the first ingredients and in large
    enough quantity to do some good.
•   Spry gum, a product of Xlear, is produced in Orem, Utah. Their gum
    contains 0.72 g of xylitol per piece of gum. Thus, for the most benefit,
    about 10 pieces of gum or mints should be consumed daily. One
    speaker I heard recommended that a person (what child wouldn’t love this!)
    have two pieces of gum or candy when they get dressed in the morning, two
    after breakfast, lunch and dinner and two more when they get ready for bed.

•   To contact Xlear for any of their products call (877) 599-5327 ( I don’t work
    for them, I just love their products) If the order is over $100 you get
    wholesale prices. Also, they are sometimes at conventions, where the
    prices are even better.
•   Xylitol has been shown to be fatal in dogs and cats.



•        “ While xylitol consumption is considered safe in people, dogs
         can develop serious, even life-threatening, signs from xylitol
         ingestion. Xylitol's ability to cause hypoglycemia in dogs has
         been recognized for almost 40 years, but a recent study has
         found that xylitol also can cause acute hepatic necrosis.”
         (Dunayer, 2006)

•
Side effects and warnings
• The only side effect noted for humans was that in high dosages 30-
  50 grams (that’s a lot of gum!) it may cause gastrointestinal
  problems such as nausea, bloating and watery feces. (Story, Lee
  Bornet and Brouns, 2007)
References
•   Danhauer, J., Johnson, C., Rotan, S., Snelson, T., & Stockwell, J. (2010). National Survey of
    Pediatricians' Opinions about and Practices for Acute Otitis Media and Xylitol Use. Journal of the
    American Academy of Audiologists , 329-346.

•   Dunayer, E. (2006). New findings on the effects of xylitol ingestion by dogs. Veterinary Medicine .

•   Mattila, P., Svanberg, M., & Knuuttila, L. (2001). Increased Bone volume and Bone Mineral
    Content in Xylitol-Fed Aged Rats. Gerontology , 300-305.

•   Sellman, S. (2002, Sep/Oct). Xylitol- Our Sweet Salvation. Total Health .

•   Story, D., Lee, A., Bornet, F., & Brouns, F. (2007). Gastrointestinal tolerance of erythritol and
    xylitol ingested in a liquid. European Journal of clinical Nutrition , 349-354.

•   What is Xylitol? (2010). Retrieved February 8, 2011, from Dentist.net:
    http://www.dentist.net/xylitol.as

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Xylitol how sweet it is!

  • 2. Brief History of Xylitol • After World War II, the country of Finland was faced with a servere sugar shortage. They had no supply of their own, so their scientists began to search for an alternative. That is when they discovered xylitol, which is a low calorie sugar made from birch bark or corn cobs. • The Finnish people began using xylitol on a regular basis as a substitute for sugar. As the years went by, it was noted that Finnish xylitol users had much improved health. • Since then, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy and China have all been producing and using xylitol , with obvious health benefits. • It has not been used as much in this country because of the abundant and cheap supply of cane sugar. (Sellman, 2002)
  • 3. Sugar is the bad guy! • It is estimated that Americans eat about 150 pound of sugar each year! No wonder we have so many health problems. • Those directly relating to sugar consumption include hypoglycemia, weight gain, and diabetes. Sugar also leaches the body of vital minerals, raises blood pressure, increases the risk of heart disease and increases bad cholesterol (LDL). • It also contributes to tooth decay as well as periodontal disease. • It has been shown to make it difficult for a child’s brain to learn and can cause autoimmune and immune deficiency disorders like allergies, arthritis and asthma. (Sellman,2002) • With a list like this, we need to come up with a solution to solve our “sugar crisis”
  • 4. • Xylitol has been studied extensively, especially in Europe where it is used much more than in the US. • Being in the dental field, we think of xylitol as combatting decay, but the following slides will show some of the research done and other benefits of xylitol.
  • 5. Prevention of ear infections (AOM) • AOM (Acute Otitis Media) is one of the most frequent diseases of childhood. Many children suffer needlessly, and xylitol has been shown to reduce the occurance of AOM by 40%! • In an article entitled National Survey of Pediatricians’ Opinions about and Practices for Acute Otitis Media and Xylitol Use, the authors state: • “The treatment groups were administered xylitol five times a day in chewing gum or in syrup given after meals and snacks resulting in a daily cumulative dosage of 8 to 10 g/day of xylitol while the control groups received a placebo. The results at a high level of evidence from two high-quality double-blinded randomized, controlled clinical trials, considered to be the “gold standard” of medical research strongly suggest that xylitol is an effective prophylactic when administered to healthy children in the specified dosages. Moreover, xylitol also appears to have few if any side effects, is easily administered to and tolerated by young children, is a low-risk and low-cost alternative to antibiotics and tympanostomy tubes when appropriate, and seems to be a prophylaxis worthy of further investigation.” (Danhauer, et al, 2010)
  • 6. Xylitol and Osteoporosis • Another new (at least for us in the US) and exciting benefit from xylitol is the reversal of bone loss in women who have had their ovaries removed. Without ovaries, estrogen levels decrease and so does bone density. Xylitol was shown to maintain bone density in these situations. It has also been shown to reduce age- related bone loss. This study was done on rats, but shows conclusively that there is increased bone density, which may lead to further use in aging humans. (Mattila, Svanberg, & Knuuttila, 2001) Fig. 2. Representative cross- sectional views of the femur distal metaphysis of an aged rat without dietary xylitol supplementation (A) and of an aged rat fed a xylitol- supplemented (10%) diet (B)
  • 7. Diabetes has been on the rise since the mid-1900’s. This coincides directly with our increased consumption of sugar. Studies show that excessive sugar intake is the “single most important dietary risk factor for heart disease in women and men.” • Xylitol is very slowly metabolized. It is a natural insulin stabilizer and therefore one does not get the ups and downs that one gets with sugar. • The glycemic index of sugar is 100 while xylitol is a mere 7! (Sellman 2002) • If we can’t convince our patients to use xylitol products for their teeth perhaps we can educate them on the many other benefits that have been shown. I think it is good that we know “the whole story” and not just that relating to our profession of dental hygiene.
  • 8. As previously stated, xylitol use in Finland was directly correlated with decrease in tooth decay. • Tooth decay and periodontal disease are serious problems in today’s world. It is estimated that 75% of American adults over the age of 35 suffer from some form of periodontal disease. (Sellman 2002) • As we all know, there are more problems related to periodontal disease than just losing teeth and bone. These include increased risk of stroke, heart attacks, pneumonia and emphysema. • Eating sugar causes tooth decay by creating an acidic environment in the mouth. This weakens the enamel, which leads to tooth decay or demineralization.
  • 9. (cont’d.) • Xylitol reverses all these destructive effects! • Xylitol : – Is non-fermentable – Cannot be converted to acids by oral bacteria – Creates an alkaline environment which is inhospitable to oral bacteria, especially Strep Mutans – increases saliva flow – Inhibits plaque formation (Sellman ,2002) – Compliments fluoride in oral hygiene products – Tastes good, with no unpleasant aftertaste – Has one-third fewer calories than sugar- about 2.4 C/gram vs. 4 C/gram for sugar. ( What is Xylitol?, 2010) – May aid in weight control
  • 10. Many health food stores carry products containing xylitol. The recommended daily dose for cavity prevention is 6-10 grams/day. Don’t be fooled by products that are “jumping on the bandwagon” by putting xylitol in their products. It needs to be one of the first ingredients and in large enough quantity to do some good. • Spry gum, a product of Xlear, is produced in Orem, Utah. Their gum contains 0.72 g of xylitol per piece of gum. Thus, for the most benefit, about 10 pieces of gum or mints should be consumed daily. One speaker I heard recommended that a person (what child wouldn’t love this!) have two pieces of gum or candy when they get dressed in the morning, two after breakfast, lunch and dinner and two more when they get ready for bed. • To contact Xlear for any of their products call (877) 599-5327 ( I don’t work for them, I just love their products) If the order is over $100 you get wholesale prices. Also, they are sometimes at conventions, where the prices are even better.
  • 11. Xylitol has been shown to be fatal in dogs and cats. • “ While xylitol consumption is considered safe in people, dogs can develop serious, even life-threatening, signs from xylitol ingestion. Xylitol's ability to cause hypoglycemia in dogs has been recognized for almost 40 years, but a recent study has found that xylitol also can cause acute hepatic necrosis.” (Dunayer, 2006) •
  • 12. Side effects and warnings • The only side effect noted for humans was that in high dosages 30- 50 grams (that’s a lot of gum!) it may cause gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, bloating and watery feces. (Story, Lee Bornet and Brouns, 2007)
  • 13. References • Danhauer, J., Johnson, C., Rotan, S., Snelson, T., & Stockwell, J. (2010). National Survey of Pediatricians' Opinions about and Practices for Acute Otitis Media and Xylitol Use. Journal of the American Academy of Audiologists , 329-346. • Dunayer, E. (2006). New findings on the effects of xylitol ingestion by dogs. Veterinary Medicine . • Mattila, P., Svanberg, M., & Knuuttila, L. (2001). Increased Bone volume and Bone Mineral Content in Xylitol-Fed Aged Rats. Gerontology , 300-305. • Sellman, S. (2002, Sep/Oct). Xylitol- Our Sweet Salvation. Total Health . • Story, D., Lee, A., Bornet, F., & Brouns, F. (2007). Gastrointestinal tolerance of erythritol and xylitol ingested in a liquid. European Journal of clinical Nutrition , 349-354. • What is Xylitol? (2010). Retrieved February 8, 2011, from Dentist.net: http://www.dentist.net/xylitol.as