Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that originated in Finland and can be extracted from plant materials such as birch trees and corn cobs. It is widely found in fruits and grains, though typically in trace amounts. For the human body, xylitol is a natural intermediate in sugar metabolism.

Efficacy and Functions

Xylitol serves as a sweetener, nutritional supplement, and adjunctive therapeutic agent for diabetics: As an intermediate in human sugar metabolism, xylitol can penetrate cell membranes and be absorbed and utilized by tissues without the need for insulin promotion, even in cases of impaired sugar metabolism due to insulin deficiency. It provides nutrition and energy to cells without raising blood sugar levels, thereby alleviating the classic symptoms of diabetes (polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria). It is the most suitable nutritional sugar substitute for diabetics.

Xylitol improves liver function: It promotes liver glycogen synthesis without elevating blood sugar, making it beneficial for liver patients by improving liver function and combating fatty liver. It has shown significant efficacy in treating chronic persistent hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis B, and liver cirrhosis, making it an ideal auxiliary medication for patients with hepatitis complications.

Xylitol's anti-caries function: Among all sweeteners, xylitol demonstrates the best anti-caries effect. Firstly, it cannot be fermented by caries-causing bacteria in the oral cavity, inhibiting streptococcus growth and acid production. Secondly, it stimulates saliva secretion, slows the decline in pH, reduces tooth acid erosion, prevents dental caries, and minimizes plaque formation, thereby strengthening teeth.

Xylitol's weight-loss function: Xylitol provides energy to the body, synthesizes glycogen, and reduces the consumption of protein in fat and liver tissues. It protects and repairs the liver, eliminates the production of harmful ketones in the body, and allows consumption without the worry of weight gain.