What Are The Different Benefits Of Using Xylitol

Xylitol has been recognized by doctors, especially dentists, all around the world as an excellent alternative for white sugar.

It is actually a natural sugar alcohol and not a special product being marketed by a profit making organization.

Interestingly, all of us consume Xylitol from time to time and don’t even know about it.

Xylitol is used as a primary ingredient in almost all chewing gums and breath mints.

Besides acting as an alternative for white sugar, Xylitol also has many additional health benefits. In this article, we will tell you these health benefits given by Xylitol.

Health Benefits of Consuming Xylitol

1) Diabetes

As mentioned earlier, Xylitolukis an excellent alternative to white sugar. Xylitol is not very easily converted to fat. As a result, it does not affect the insulin levels of a diabetes patient.

It is even a safe alternative for pregnant women and infants. Moreover, it not only benefits diabetic patients, but anyone who wants to keep his blood sugar level low.

2) Cavities

A person gets cavities as a result of an alkaline and acid imbalance in the mouth. Being a non-fermentable sugar, Xylitol is not converted to acid and does not come in contact with oral bacteria.

Therefore, it even prevents you from oral cavities. It also keeps your teeth clean and strong.

3) Ear Infections

Xylitol also benefits the E.N.T system of the body. It can prevent young children from various ear infections.

It helps in clearing ear wax and thus, helps in preventing growth of bacteria in various tubes connecting nose, throat and ears. These bacteria would have otherwise caused infections.

4) Strengthens Teeth

Xylitol also prevents your mouth from drying and as a result, it prevent plaque formation. Due to this, teeth are able to absorb more minerals and stay strong. Xylitol also repairs damaged tooth enamel and strengthens teeth.

5) Bone Density and Blood Cell Activity

Xylitol is believed to increase bone density in the human body. Tests were performed on rats which concluded that bone density increases with a regular intake of Xylitol.

As a result, we can assume that Xylitol would have similar effects on human bones. If this is true, Xylitol will be the best cure for Osteoporosis.

Moreover, Xylitol generates white blood cells which are able to fight bacteria in the body. As a result, Xylitol has anti-ageing effects and saves your body from chronic degenerative diseases.

6) Sinus and Other Allergies 

As mentioned earlier, Xylitol gives benefits related to your E.N.T system. Hence, it also protects your body from sinus infections and other allergies.

It is even good for people suffering from Asthma. All these infections occur because of the presence of harmful bacteria in the cells of your nose or nostrils. Xylitol kills such bacteria and prevents these infections.

7) Ovarian Cysts

Doctors believe that Xylitol  also protects your from Ovarian cysts, premenstrual syndrome, breast cancer as well as disruption of the ovarian cycle.