Some research suggests that xylitol toothpaste may benefit your teeth, such as preventing cavities. However, research is mixed. More studies are needed to fully support its dental health benefits.

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A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in ...

CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...

June 28, 2012 — The food sweetener erythritol may be more effective against caries than its chemical cousin xylitol, researchers reported at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ...

Grocery shopping can be an overwhelming experience with all the diet, no-sugar, keto, gluten-free and paleo-approved foods that we are bombarded with down each aisle. By the time we make it to the ...

Unlike artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, xylitol is a natural sweetener extracted from oak trees. It is also low in calories compared to sugar and does not cause tooth decay, so it is widely ...

Keep your dog away from your pack of sugarless gum — it could be deadly. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned dog owners that xylitol, a sweetener used in sugarless gum, mints, toothpaste ...