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Dr. Mike Recommends

Xylitol is a sugar based sweetner that is found in birch tree bark, beets, corncobs, rasberries, mushrooms, and other natural sources. Its sweetness is equal to that of sugar, but it has about 40% fewer calories which makes it a popular sugar substitute. Xylitol not only cuts calories, it also helps prevent cavities!!

Xylitol helps prevent streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria associated with cavities, from attaching to teeth and tissues in the mouth. Xylitol cannot be metabolized by bacteria; as a result, the process that creates harmful, enamel-eating acids is drastically slowed. Regular use of xylitol has been shown to help reduce dental plaque - the first stage of cavity formation, tartar formation and tooth staining - and promote better oral healthx.