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4 References

• ¹ Mattila PT, Svanberg MJ, Jamsa T, Knuuttila ML (2002). Improved bone biomechanical properties in xylitol-fed aged rats. Metabolism 51(1):92-6. (online abstract)
• ² Mattila, PT (1999). Dietary xylitol in the prevention of experimental osteoporosis: Beneficial effects on bone resorption, structure and biomechanics. Dissertation, Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu. (online)
• ³ Uhari M, et al. (1998). A novel use of xylitol sugar in preventing acute otitis media. Pediatrics, 102(4): 879–974.

5 See also

Other sugar alcohols: mannitolMannitol or 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexanehexol (CH(OH)) is a vasodilator which is used mainly to reduce pressure in the cranium, and to treat patients with oliguric renal failure. It can be administered intravenously. Chemically, mannitol is an alcohol and a sugar,, sorbitol

Herbal sweetener: stevia

Artificial sweeteners: aspartame sucralose

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XylitolXylitol also called wood sugar is a polyol used as a natural alternative sweetener and toothcare product. First derived from birch, it is probably most popular in Finland, where many sweets and candies are available in both sucrose and xylitol-sweetened v