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xylitol
Sugar-Free Gum May Reduce Preterm Birth Rates: Study
A large-scale study in Africa found a 30 percent reduction in very-low-birth-weight babies born to pregnant women who chewed xylitol-sweetened gum.
Prevent Cavities and the Bacteria That Cause Them–Naturally
Cavities are mostly due to a stealthy bacterium that lives in our mouths–the good news is that certain natural remedies can help reduce them.
Popular Sugar Substitute Tied to Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke: Cleveland Clinic Study
Xylitol is naturally present in trace amounts in many fruits and vegetables, but it is added in larger quantities to sugar-free candy, gum, and baked goods.
Xylitol Artificial Sweetener Is Toxic to Dogs
Xylitol poisons dogs and sometimes cats need their teeth to be cleaned professionally.
