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August 2019 PMID 31390800

Xylitol's Health Benefits beyond Dental Health: A Comprehensive Review.

Krista Salli, Markus J Lehtinen, Kirsti Tiihonen, Arthur C Ouwehand

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Peak: 8 in Nov 2023
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The collective discussions demonstrate strong agreement and interest, with examples like mentions of xylitol’s safety, antimicrobial effects, and benefits to gut health, using supportive language like 'surprising' and 'helpful.' Comments referencing scientific publications and personal health improvements reflect engaging, thoughtful interactions that underscore xylitol’s perceived significance in health contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive health benefits of xylitol, emphasizing its safety and diverse applications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and engagement, referencing scientific sources and personal experiences with xylitol.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations include references to scientific studies, personal usage, and discussions about mechanisms, indicating moderate depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential for xylitol to improve health, suggesting it could influence dietary or health practices, albeit with some uncertainty.

Abstract in brief

  • Xylitol offers a variety of health benefits beyond dental health, including improving skin barrier function, reducing skin pathogens, and supporting gut health through fermentation that produces beneficial compounds like butyrate.
  • It can help alleviate constipation, support bone mineral density, and modulate the immune system, which may lower the risk of respiratory infections such as sinusitis and otitis media.
  • As a low-calorie sweetener, xylitol may aid in weight management and increase satiety, but more research is needed to confirm its effects on metabolic health and overall benefits in humans.
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Gael Breton
@GaelBreton · X

I googled "pubmed" Xylitol and found this scientific publication on the benefits of Xylitol (https://t.co/ayXEZekRET) It has a lot of value for my content but... I'm wayyyy too illiterate to properly understand it.

Dec 8, 2022 · 19 likes · 1 share · 32,926 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康上の利点：包括的なレビュー https://t.co/ME4zniW0Os

Sep 9, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 309 followers View post →
Dare Bigly
@eongmobl · X

@B3H3ALTHY While looking up Butyrate SCFA, I found this: Xylitol increases measured Butyrate, and also completely abolishes biofilm formation. Goodbye Fusobacterium nucleatum. Hello Butyrate. https://t.co/aF7r7RkWIY

Feb 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 364 followers View post →
akina
@nakixa · X

@Reimitamura_ Wikipediaには色んな情報が載っててすごいですね。 歯科以外は専門ではないですが、ざっと調べたら、動物実験から外に出れてないみたいです。人間への応用はかなり厳しめなのかもしれませんね。 他にも色々効果があるかも？？みたいなのが、いっぱい載ってて面白かったです。 https://t.co/jj1wXG7Tyf

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 like · 2,331 followers View post →
bLuSoul
@starspangled76 · X

@boonecutler Dude - Xylitol is SAFE. And VERY helpful treating dental issues, skin issues, digestive issues, improves bone mineral density, boosts immune system, is antimicrobial, and reduces respiratory and sinus infections. https://t.co/L12VCpnwcT

Jun 6, 2024 · 1 like · 2,241 followers View post →
Nature's Medicines
@NatMed_Research · X

Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1813: Xylitol’s Health Benefits beyond Dental Health: A Comprehensive Review https://t.co/wTapvR1Y33 https://t.co/3kecafZQHw

Aug 28, 2019 · 2,951 followers View post →

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Uldis Berzins
@UldisBerzins22 · X

@EdijsKlaisis KoŽļenes, lūdzu. Skāde, ka LV netirgo tās ar ksilitolu, kam ir pierādīti medicīniskie labumi, bet ar aspartāmu, kurš ir WHO sarakstā kā potenciāls kancerogēns. Xylitol’s Health Benefits beyond Dental Health: A Comprehensive Review - PMC (https://t.co/HDXvUcSTJx)

Aug 5, 2024 · 194 followers View post →
bLuSoul
@starspangled76 · X

@boonecutler Dude - Xylitol is SAFE. And VERY helpful treating dental issues, skin issues, digestive issues, improves bone mineral density, boosts immune system, is antimicrobial, and reduces respiratory and sinus infections. https://t.co/L12VCpnwcT

Jun 6, 2024 · 1 like · 2,241 followers View post →
Margaret Higgs
@Smagpi · X

@P_McCulloughMD @RepMTG @Baric_Lab @EcoHealthNYC https://t.co/SCZXROgwWl

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Marty Glassman
@lsi1123 · X

Have been using xylitol for my pernicious dental problems, but it has a surprising number of additional, unexpected health benefits! https://t.co/rm0wdrygKQ

Aug 26, 2023 · 530 followers View post →
Suzanne Himor
@SuzanneHimor · X

RT @GaelBreton: I googled "pubmed" Xylitol and found this scientific publication on the benefits of Xylitol (https://t.co/ayXEZekRET) It h…

Dec 8, 2022 · 1 share · 21 followers View post →
Gael Breton
@GaelBreton · X

I googled "pubmed" Xylitol and found this scientific publication on the benefits of Xylitol (https://t.co/ayXEZekRET) It has a lot of value for my content but... I'm wayyyy too illiterate to properly understand it.

Dec 8, 2022 · 19 likes · 1 share · 32,926 followers View post →
Dare Bigly
@eongmobl · X

@B3H3ALTHY While looking up Butyrate SCFA, I found this: Xylitol increases measured Butyrate, and also completely abolishes biofilm formation. Goodbye Fusobacterium nucleatum. Hello Butyrate. https://t.co/aF7r7RkWIY

Feb 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 364 followers View post →
bachrach
@bachrachbach · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

Sep 3, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,796 followers View post →
ぽ助
@nyunyanyunya · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 244 followers View post →
imuzi
@imuzi4 · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 242 followers View post →
疲労回復
@9t3EU3fn5TeJ5BE · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 218 followers View post →
in the pocket
@pocketof3w · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,387 followers View post →
oki Ueno
@berlin281010 · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 341 followers View post →
edrine
@ed_rine · X

RT @fdzaraf: - 皮膚では,キシリトールはバリア機能を改善し,潜在的皮膚病原体の増殖を抑制する。 - 非消化性炭水化物のキシリトールは結腸で, Anaerlostipes属の結腸微生物種の仲間によって発酵され,酪酸を生成する。 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康利…

May 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 99 followers View post →
akina
@nakixa · X

@Reimitamura_ Wikipediaには色んな情報が載っててすごいですね。 歯科以外は専門ではないですが、ざっと調べたら、動物実験から外に出れてないみたいです。人間への応用はかなり厳しめなのかもしれませんね。 他にも色々効果があるかも？？みたいなのが、いっぱい載ってて面白かったです。 https://t.co/jj1wXG7Tyf

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 like · 2,331 followers View post →
T. Morimura
@hushmark · X

RT @taisukun: 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康上の利点：包括的なレビュー https://t.co/ME4zniW0Os

Sep 16, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
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@okadaue_dsgenki · X

RT @taisukun: 歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康上の利点：包括的なレビュー https://t.co/ME4zniW0Os

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,007 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

歯科衛生を超えたキシリトールの健康上の利点：包括的なレビュー https://t.co/ME4zniW0Os

Sep 9, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 309 followers View post →
Nature's Medicines
@NatMed_Research · X

Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1813: Xylitol’s Health Benefits beyond Dental Health: A Comprehensive Review https://t.co/wTapvR1Y33 https://t.co/3kecafZQHw

Aug 28, 2019 · 2,951 followers View post →
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