This is my second question: I read that xylitol, is not a healthy ingredient. Does anyone know more about it? Thanks
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Xylitol is not toxic but too much can cause some people digestive upset. I wouldn't worry about that with a toothpaste.
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It is natural and nontoxic however in my child it caused SEVERE diarrhea, which eventually caused an imbalance of the flora in his intestines and blood in the stool.
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The old formula was sweetened with a very small amount of fructose. The formula was recently changed and now Xylitol is the main sweetening agent with a trivial amount of Stevia. We have stopped ordering this product due to the switch to Xylitol. Xylitol does not belong in children's vitamins.
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It does not state how much Xylitol is in a tablet. It is listed as other ingredients. The main ingredients Chamomile PE 1.2%(Flower heads) is 2mg and the Melatonin is 0.5mg. These are per tablet. Other ingredients are Mannitol, Xyltol, Natural Orange Flavor, Magnesium Vegetable Stearate, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit Extract, and Silica. As a user, I purchased for my 4 year old to help her wind down. They work perfectly for us.
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According to Wikipedia industrial production starts from xylan (a hemicellulose) extracted from hardwoods] or corncobs, which is hydrolyzed into xylose and catalytically hydrogenated into xylitol. Yes xylitol is a chemical, but then so is every other form of matter. I'd also note that xylitol has been shown to be less carcinogenic than regular sucrose and has various other beneficial side effects, such as reducing middle ear infections in children and preserving tooth enamel. Also xylitol is in fact found naturally in small amounts in some plants.
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Hi Roberta,I wish I had saved one of the older ones, but I can definitely say that Sorbital is #3 on the lists of ingredients, followed by xylitol which I understand is a blessed ingredient. Since finding one of the older ones is next to impossible I'd say the only thing you need to worry about is the lack of protection that the new formula has. I have lost almost 1/8th" of my original gum line since Smith Glasko and Kline took over from the people who sold this product to them. For me it has totally lost any effectiveness in helping stop my mouth from feeling that Russian Army marched through it from the night before.I hope this will help answer your question! Hi Roberta,I wish I had saved one of the older ones, but I can definitely say that Sorbital is #3 on the lists of ingredients, followed by xylitol which I understand is a blessed ingredient. Since finding one of the older ones is next to impossible I'd say the only thing you need to worry about is the lack of protection that the new formula has. I have lost almost 1/8th" of my original gum line since Smith Glasko and Kline took over from the people who sold this product to them. For me it has totally lost any effectiveness in helping stop my mouth from feeling that Russian Army... » Read More Hi Roberta,I wish I had saved one of the older ones, but I can definitely say that Sorbital is #3 on the lists of ingredients, followed by xylitol which I understand is a blessed ingredient. Since finding one of the older ones is next to impossible I'd say the only thing you need to worry about is the lack of protection that the new formula has. I have lost almost 1/8th" of my original gum line since Smith Glasko and Kline took over from the people who sold this product to them. For me it has totally lost any effectiveness in helping stop my mouth from feeling that Russian Army marched through it from the night before.I hope this will help answer your question! « Show Less
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I agree. Have since found other products that have no added sugars. No longer use agave products due to higher fructose levels.
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The same material as the rest, but when moistened gets sticky/gummy and sticks to your gum line / teeth. Ask your dentist for a sample- many give out samples as the xylitol is good for teeth and gum health
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The label says there is LESS THAN 1% of sucralose and the healthy ingredients far outweigh the "junk". My husband is diabetic and had an open heel wound that would not close for six months sending his blood sugars even higher. A nurse friend told me about Premier Protein, the doctor approved the product and after one month the wound finally closed. If you can tolerate sugar, go for Boost or Ensure!
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These use Maltitol - which is apparently pretty much as bad a sugar (GI and carbs), but lets you use a a sugar free claim in your marketing. So, why is everybody so excited about this product? http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutrition/a/maltitol.htm
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I have looked around but can not find an ingredients list for any of your products. Can you please tell me exactly what is in your product? or send me a link? Thank you.
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Everyone - this is what I want to know and I will be contacting the company to find out. I want to know what is NOT on the label nor on their website nor could the guy at Whole Foods give a definitive answer (he's waiting to hear back from me on this) when he spoke to the company.If they source from cows that are injected with rBST - I want nothing to do with it. It's important. Why would I drink what I won't eat in my beef?If anyone has heard from the company on this, I think all of us should know.
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I can't believe you could/would become immune to a natural sugar. You may have to increase your dosage if you are experiencing recurring symptoms. I have done that on occasion, and it has nipped it in the bud. It's not toxic or harmful, so I would feel comfortable making this suggestion to you as a disclaimer of course. I am no doctor! :)
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I just read the label on the sugar free vanilla and I don't see anything that appears to have gluten in it. As long as there is no gluten in xanth gum you should be good to go. So far I've enjoyed all the flavors that I've purchased.
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According to the Xlear website (www.xlear.com), XyloSweet® Xylitol sugar is interchangeable with sugar for most cooking applications. However, since yeast cannot metabolize it, XyloSweet® Xylitol sugar will not work when baking breads or anything that contains yeast. Furthermore, it doesn't crystallize as much as table sugar, so it does not do well when making peanut brittle or other hard candies. Finally, the amount required to sweeten drinks such as lemonade, may initially cause diarrhea in some people until they become accustomed to it.
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Amazon asked me if I would answer this question, although I suspect it was rhetorical. My only guess is that whoever is selling it, assumed it was calorie-free because it is considered an "artificial" sweetener. Maybe someone should tell them...
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Well, Corey I did some research and it appears that you may be on to something. Already purchased a gigantic package of Stevia In The raw, so I will likely ride it out. However, I am now on the lookout for a natural sugar substitute, any suggestions? Someone suggested Sweet Leaf brand but not sure about that either.
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the sugar is shipped from TX It is a "product of INdonesia" I am sorry to say, although I believe it to be one of the healthiest natural sugar options, the process of making coconut sugar destroys the trees! making them unable to produce our precious coconuts for coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, etc :( I found this out only weeks ago and will no longer support this process... have to find another organic sugar option that is not agave.