Xylitol and sugar alcohols

[Misnagid]

So what's the deal?
I've been chewing xylitol gum to prevent tooth decay. Do I need to stop doing this? I can brush with xylitol toothpaste instead (and I won't be swallowing it.)

Are sugar alcohols bad news?

[momtomany1]

Re: Xylitol and sugar alcohols

At the end of the induction list under artificial sweetners, he says " certain sugar such as malitol do not affect blood sugar and are acceptable". Some persons have tummy issues with them, but you would know already if that were the case. Don't have several pieces a day, but they aren't 'illegal.'

[Misnagid]

Re: Xylitol and sugar alcohols

Thanks.

We're supposed to have six "servings" of xylitol a day, but that can be candy, gum, mouthwash or toothpaste. I guess I'll have two pieces of gum a day, if that, since I will swallow less of the xylitol that way.

[fie]

Re: Xylitol and sugar alcohols

xylitol seems to cause constipation.

[steady as she goes]

Re: Xylitol and sugar alcohols

I've never had any problems with xylitol. it is less upsetting to the stomach than most sugar alcohols, and it has a lot of health benefits (for humans, but apparently it can be toxic for dogs).

[fie]

Re: Xylitol and sugar alcohols

I've never had any problems with xylitol. it is less upsetting to the stomach than most sugar alcohols, and it has a lot of health benefits (for humans, but apparently it can be toxic for dogs).

Ohhh yeeeahhh. That.
Yeah xylitol cost me about $400 at the vet.