Dental Benefits of Xylitol:
Xylitol is primarily noted for its ability to prevent cavities. Bacteria is unable to utilize Xylitol for growth, therefore Xylitol actually helps to prevent cavities while other sugars actually help promote them.

Additional clinically proven dental benefits are:
Inhibiting plaque growth and dental cavities by up to 80%
Retards Demineralization of tooth enamel
Increases Saliva Production
Relieves dry mouth symptoms
Protects salivary proteins to improve breath odors
Helps to reduce infections in the Ear Nose and Throat

The benefits of Xylitol certainly are not limited to the Dental Category. Xylitol has 40% fewer calories than ordinary sugar and is absorbed very slowly. This has allowed it to become one of the best kept secrets within the diabetic community since its use creates negligible changes in insulin levels.

Additional benefits in this category include:
Excellent taste and comparable sweetness to sugar
Low Calorie
Low Glycemic Index
Minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels
Slow, steady release of energy
Increases absorption of B vitamins and calcium
Aids weight loss