HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Xylitol because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties.

HOW I USE XYLITOL

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Xylitol to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Xylitol into my beneficial diet and to do the following:

• Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
• Use It’s anti-bacterial, -viral, and -fungal properties to help fight infection, which is a major source of inflammation.

So, Xylitol helps manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

RECIPES

I use Xylitol in the following recipes:

Feel free to check out my other recipes.

HAS XYLITOL HELPED ME?

Yes. Not only has Xylitol contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet, it’s helped me manage my Candidiasis and Diabetes, and maintain my oral health.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

If consumed in large amounts, Xylitol can cause gastrointestinal problems. Like everything else, I use Xylitol in moderation.

For dogs, Xylitol is poisonous and consumption can result in severe hypoglycemia and liver failure.  So I’m careful how I store Xylitol, and food items containing Xylitol, if there are dogs in the house.

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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REFERENCES

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Han, S. J., Jeong, S. Y., Nam, Y. J., Yang, K. H., Lim, H. S., & Chung, J. (2005). Xylitol Inhibits Inflammatory Cytokine Expression Induced by Lipopolysaccharide from Porphyromonas gingivalis. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology, 12(11), 1285–1291.

Islam, M. S., & Indrajit, M. (2012). Effects of xylitol on blood glucose, glucose tolerance, serum insulin and lipid profile in a type 2 diabetes model of rats. Annals of nutrition & metabolism, 61(1), 57–64.

Mäkinen K. K. (2016). Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Health-Care Professionals. International Journal of Dentistry, 2016, 5967907

Mäkinen, K. K., Jones, A. H., & Peldyak, J. (2007). Xylitol, An Amazing Discovery for Health. Woodland Publishing.

Salli, K., Lehtinen, M. J., Tiihonen, K., & Ouwehand, A. C. (2019). Xylitol’s Health Benefits beyond Dental Health: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients, 11(8), 1813.

Talattof, Z., Azad, A., Zahed, M., & Shahradnia, N. (2018). Antifungal Activity of Xylitol against Candida albicans: An in vitro Study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 19(2), 125–129.

Xu, M. L., Wi, G. R., Kim, H. J., & Kim, H. J. (2016). Ameliorating Effect of Dietary Xylitol on Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (hRSV) Infection. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 39(4), 54.

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Not in Kansas Anymore (www.notinksanymore.com) is a site/blog authored and managed by Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy (pwrchr-dorothy). This site/blog is intended to provide educational and research information, and to share the author’s journey.

The author of this site/blog is not a medical physician and this site/blog does not provide medical advice. This site/blog contains information that should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you choose to apply or implement any information posted at this site/blog, you do so at your own risk.