Is Xylitol Safe to Use in the Mouth?

Does xylitol (a common ingredient in many toothpastes, chewing gums, and breath mints) cause problems in the oral microbiome, the gut, and/or the rest of the body?

Does it increase our risk of cardiovascular disease and other health issues?

In this video, we dive deep into the science to uncover the truth about xylitol’s impact on the oral and gut microbiomes, the impact xylitol can have on children’s oral health, and what’s going on with the infamous study that suggested a possible link between xylitol and cardiovascular health.

 

Timestamps

  • 01:47 – What is xylitol?
  • 02:34 – What’s the oral microbiome, & why is it important for oral health?
  • 04:13 – Xylitol’s impact on the oral microbiome
  • 09:44 – How xylitol can help support children’s oral health
  • 13:32 – Xylitol’s impact on human gut health
  • 19:15 – Our thoughts on the xylitol/cardiovascular disease study

 

 

 

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