What is xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants and from the bark of birch trees or other hardwoods. Xylitol is even made by the human body as part of the metobolic process!
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions about xylitol, how to use xylitol for oral health and more – answered.
What is xylitol?
What is xylitol?
Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in plants. Xylitol is also naturally found in our bodies. We produce up to 15 grams of xylitol from other food sources using established energy pathways. Xylitol is delicious and can be your own special tool for oral health. Best of all, it can help everyone improve the health of their teeth.
How to use xylitol for oral health?
How to use xylitol for oral health?
Consume 6-10 grams of xylitol each day in 3-5 exposures for maximum dental benefit. Ideal use is after meals, drinks and snacks. Xylitol stimulates a flow of saliva from special glands around the mouth. Teeth begin to remineralize and become smoother. Bacteria are less able to stick to this shinier surface and less plaque forms on teeth. This is good news for anyone looking to improve their dental health. Six months of consuming xylitol regularly will help shift and support the oral microbiome.
Why are Zellie's better?
Why are Zellie's better?
• Lots of xylitol per piece = more effective
• Delicious, bold, longer-lasting flavors
• No glycerin
• No soy lecithin (we use sunflower lecithin in our gum)
• Manufactured in USA and Canada
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About Us
Oral health is our passion and educating on the benefits of xylitol is our mission. Dentist and oral health educator Dr. Ellie created Zellie's as an effective oral care solution, with the goal of making oral health easy and accessible to all.
