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Medical Benefits of Xylitol

Like sugar, except good for you

Although xylitol tastes and looks exactly like sugar, that is where the similarities end. Xylitol is like sugar, except good for you. While sugar wreaks havoc on the body, xylitol heals and repairs. It also builds immunity, protects against chronic disease and has anti-aging benefits.

Clearing the nasal passages

Research suggests significant benefits to using xylitol as a nasal spray. When infectious germs in the sinuses adhere to mucous membranes and nasal tissues, they can lead to infection and disease. The addition of precise amounts of xylitol to saline nasal spray makes it much more effective in moisturizing and clearing the nasal passages.

Since xylitol reduces the germs, pollutants and irritants from sticking to the tissue, regular use of xylitol nasal spray results in fewer respiratory infections and easier breathing. The concentration of xylitol stimulates our own defensive washing of the nose. Additionally, xylitol decreases the concentration of salt in the airway surface fluid which helps our own antibiotic substances there to be more effective—the problem with saline.

Preventing ear infections

In well controlled studies, doctors in Finland found that 8 grams of xylitol, taken orally every day, prevented about 40% of ear infections. Before bacteria can cause an infection they have to be able to attach to our body. Again, xylitol prevented the germs from sticking to the tissue.

Reducing intraocular pressure

The use of xylitol has been cited in a European patent for treating intraocular pressure – a condition that can develop into glaucoma, a serious disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. It has been reported that the use of a topical solution containing xylitol resulted in lower intraocular pressure. Note:
Xylitol is a food - not a drug; therefore, there are no label claims for any medical benefit on xylitol products.

Strive For 5

  1. Use Xylitol toothpaste, mouthwash, and nasal spray upon waking up

  2. After breakfast use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  3. After lunch use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  4. After dinner use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  5. Use Xylitol toothpaste, mouthwash, and nasal spray upon going to bed

Jones reasoned that if xylitol gum could cut ear infections by 40%, good things might happen if a solution of xylitol was inhaled into the upper nasal passages. Xylitol has the interesting property that it causes bacteria on the surface of a membrane to become dislodged so they can be washed away. To his great surprise and pleasure, he discovered that not only did infantile ear infections cease but chronic sinus infections; allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and asthma were eliminated. It is important that the atomizer is used correctly.

- James A. Howenstine A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work