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New natural sweeteners may trigger a sweet shift
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 14, 2008

Dealing with dry mouth
Calgary Herald, February 11, 2008

How to Have a Sweet Life . . . Naturally
The Sydney Morning Herald, January 25, 2008

Winter
Sniffles
Babies and Moms Radio, January 2008
(Fast-forward the audio to about minute 40).

Thirty-nine-month xylitol chewing gum programme in initially 8-year-old school
children: a feasibility study focusing on mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
International Dental Journal, February 2008

Not all sugar-free gum is equally good for your teeth
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 17, 2007
“Xylitol has the strongest oral-hygiene credentials of the sugar alcohols.”

More interest in toothpaste ingredients is only natural
Chicago Tribune, December 4, 2007

A homage to the gummi bear, and its bright future
The Daily of the University of Washington, November 16, 2007

Gum chewing can help prevent decay of teeth
The Daily Advertiser, November 15, 2007

Xlear Emphasizes Prevention as New Ear Infection “Superbug” Raises Concern for Overuse of Antibiotics, November 13, 2007

Get Behind Me! Sugar Vanguard Media Nigeria, July 8, 2007
http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/features/fashion/fas208072007.html
“Your body doesn’t say, “that is a nice sugar, I like that”, sure there is some nutritive value to uncooked, unfiltered honey, but most of us put it in tea, which cooks it and turns it to pure sugar. For baking, substitute natural sweeteners like xylitol which sounds like a chemical but is actually red birch bark.”

Gum May Help Teeth, Keep Bacteria from Kids KUSA-TV Channel 9 Denver, July 10, 2007
http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=73462
“For years dentists have known about the benefits of Xylitol, a natural sweetener that helps to prevent the growth of bacteria. New research shows moms and expectant moms who use gums or mints with Xylitol have children with healthier teeth and gums and lower levels of bacteria in their saliva.”

Xlear Introduces Rain Dry Mouth Spray Marketwire, July 11, 2007
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=750254
“Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today introduced Rain™ Dry Mouth Spray, an all-natural solution that provides immediate relief to individuals suffering from “dry mouth” or xerostomia.”

Til Death Do Us Part, Sweetly San Jose dBusiness News, July 15, 2007
http://sanjose.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=126507
“If you are like most Americans, struggling with a sweet tooth is nothing new. Here’s a healthful solution: XYLITOL. Xylitol is a natural and safe sugar substitute found in vegetables, fruit, and even some hardwood trees. Our bodies actually manufacture up to 15 grams of Xylitol during normal metabolism!”

Eat Your Way to a Beautiful Smile Today, MSNBC July 16, 2007
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19784992/
“Surprising cavity fighters: Xylitol — this sweetener found in some sugarless gums has been shown in numerous studies to fight cavities.”

Health, Wellness Foods Enjoy Growth Across the Board, People’s Daily (China), June 15, 2007
“Fortified and functional gum was another important driver in stimulating growth of overall fortified and functional confectionery. The added ingredient of xylitol in gum helps prevent tooth decay, and consumers purchase it to maintain oral hygiene.”
http://english.people.com.cn/200706/15/eng20070615_384520.html

Reminding Children to Keep a “Toothey” Smile, Frederick News Post, June 12, 2007
“Dr. Sonia Clesner encourages her patients to chew gum with xylitol, which keeps plaque from adhering to the teeth, and to make healthy food choices.”
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_life/display.htm?StoryID=61220

Xlear’s Spry Toothpaste Made in the United States, Marketwire, June 6, 2007
“We have received a number of inquiries recently about the FDA’s decision to detain shipments from China of toothpaste containing diethylene glycol, or DEG. We want to assure our customers and partners that our Spry Coolmint Toothpaste and Spry Spearmint Toothpaste do not contain DEG, and are in fact made in the United States (in the state of Connecticut). There is no DEG in any of our products, and we make sure that all of our products comply with the FDA’s strict guidelines.”
http://new.marketwire.com/2.0/rel.jsp?id=739535

Getting Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth, SheKnows, May 25, 2007
“If your child refuses to brush, you’ve got a few options…Gum and Candy [should] be sugar free and sweetened with xylitol, a natural sweetener that keeps bacteria from sticking to teeth.”
http://sheknows.com/about/look/8128.htm

Sweetener prevents cavities?, Stockton Record, March 13, 2007
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/A_LIFE/703130302
” Chewing gum with xylitol as an adult is good not only for you, but also for any babies and infants you come in contact with.”

Nothing but the tooth, Daily Mail (U.K.), March 10, 2007
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.htm

Teeth First: Sweetener Xylitol proven to prevent cavities, The Daily Advertiser, March 1, 2007
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article
” It was discovered that after chewing Xylitol gum daily for two years, the reduction of cavities was evident up to six years later.”

Can You Get Rid of Wrinkles with Food?, American Chronicle, February 22, 2007
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=21134
” Researchers found that giving healthy rats supplemental xylitol enhanced their collagen production. The examiners extracted collagen from the rats’ skin and found that xylitol supplementation increased the skin’s thickness. This finding was released in Life Sciences.”

Xylitol Reduces Risk of Cavities, Medical News Today, February 21, 2007
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=63238
” In a field study involving 128 children aged 7-12, the subjects were asked to chew gum three times a day, with a total daily dose of 6.0 grams of xylitol. The amount of plaque and the production of lactic acid declined dramatically during the trial period.”

Chew on this: It’s for your health, Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/story
“And an ingredient called xylitol has been shown to add an extra dose of cavity-fighting power. The benefits of that may extend beyond the mouth: A growing body of research suggests that good oral health decreases the risk of heart disease, premature birth and diabetes.”

Patience and Prevention Key to Kids Ear and Nasal Ailments, February 7, 2007
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=212536
Xlear and Medical Professionals “Prescribe” Xlear Nasal Wash as All-Natural Solution for Fighting Chronic Ear Infections and Allergies in Children

Xylitol Good for Children’s Teeth, January 31, 2007
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=209731
Parents and Dental Professionals Embrace Xlear’s Xylitol Products to Help Improve Children’s Oral Care

Integrative Way: The sweet stuff, The Sacramento Bee, February 4, 2007
http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/117185.html

Waste not, want not, say sugar researchers, The McGill Daily, January 29, 2007
http://www.mcgilldaily.com/view.php?aid=5827

US sweetener report forecasts higher volumes, lower prices, FoodNavigator.com, January 25, 2007
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=73679

NMCSD gears up for Children’s Dental Health Month, Navy Compass, January 19, 2007
http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=203667
” The first line of defense in cavity fighting is to avoid sugary snacks. The best bet is to switch to gum and candies containing xylitol (a natural sugar substitute), and twice daily brush and floss.”

The Practical Use of Xylitol, RDH, Jan. 2007
http://rdh.pennnet.com/display_article/281612
“The ways in which to incorporate xylitol usage into daily life has taken hold. What started as a discovery developed into knowledge through research, and has now spawned a way of life that I feel good about. And I feel good about passing it along to my patients.”

Candy Gets a Health Billing, Miami Herald, Jan. 9, 2007
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/16408384.htm (free reg. required)
“ Sweetened with 100 percent pure xylitol (a natural sugar made from corn cobs and birch trees), bite-sized SparX candies are said to reduce cavities, inhibit plaque formation and reduce gum inflammation. They’re no substitute for brushing or flossing, but at 70 calories and 0 grams of fat per tube they can tame a sweet tooth in a pinch. Available in fruit, citrus and berry flavors.”

Sweet without Sugar, thestar.com.my, Dec. 27, 2006
http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2006/12/27/health/16401100&sec=health

Finland Shows what Integrity is, The Korea Times, Dec. 24, 2006
http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/special/200612/
“ If asked to pick the most familiar thing about Finland, a large majority of Koreans will undoubtedly say ‘xylitol,’ the popular chewing gum with ingredients preventing tooth-decay that is imported from Finland.”

Dental Hygienist Makes Her New Year’s Resolutions, Ventura County Star, Jan. 1, 2007
http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/county_news/article/
Some simple alternatives to flossing.

‘Tis The Season for Smart Sweets; California Dental Hygienists’ Association Recommends Consumers Look for new Natural Sugar Substitute When Filling Christmas Stockings, California Dental Hygienist Association
http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=77402
“With millions of Californians buying stocking stuffers and other holiday treats, the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) recommends consumers be sure to check labels for a natural sugar substitute called xylitol, an important breakthrough in preventing cavities.”

Vitamins and Minerals in Children, The Star
http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2006/11/26/health/16130714&sec=health
“Xylitol on the other hand is non-fermentable and therefore cannot be converted to acids by oral bacteria. Thus it helps to restore a proper alkaline/acid balance in the mouth.”

Demineralization and Remineralization: The Battle to keep teeth strong and healthy, Woman Dentist Journal
http://wdj.pennnet.com/
“Xylitol-containing gum stimulates saliva, inhibits plaque, and is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that cariogenic bacteria cannot use for energy production.”

Secret Ingredient in Gum can Help Fight Cavities, WHIO-TV, KIRO-TV, KTVU, Others
http://www.whiotv.com/health/10334682/detail.html

Tooth decay worsens with prolonged exposure, experts say, KGET TV 17
http://www.kget.com/news/local/

Trick or Teeth, First Coast News
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/health/news-article.aspx?storyid=68037

Ready, Set, Boo: When it comes to gobblin’, think of healthier treats, smaller portions, Winston-Salem Journal
http://www.journalnow.com/

No trick…healthy treats!, The Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/

A Low Calorie Sweeter That’s Good For Your Teeth, WLUC TV 6
http://www.wluctv6.com/Global/story.asp?S=5605462&nav=81AX

Xlear, Inc. Issues Response to JAVMA Report on Dogs and Xylitol
This is Xlear’s official response to the recent report and ongoing news coverage regarding dogs and xylitol.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=168872

Sugar alternatives: should you make the switch?, Belfast Telegraph
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/health_beauty/story.jsp?story=708754

Got Saliva?, Lincoln News Messsenger
“Salivary secretion can be induced and increased by chewing gum containing Xylitol.”
http://www.lincolnnewsmessenger.com/articles/2006/09/28/news/senior_living/03sdfsa.txt

Chewing This Gum May Help Prevent Cavities, CityNews
http://www.citynews.ca/news/features_3832.aspx

Chewing gum may have perks, The Sun News
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/15570605.htm

Common-Sense Methods For Shining Your Choppers, Wall Street Journal (subscription req.)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB115803107036960346.html

High-Tech Microbes Could Bolster Production of Natural Sweetener, U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2006/060918.htm

They Want Candy, The Natural Foods Merchandiser
“And for those who crave a low-calorie treat but want to steer clear of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, which has been linked to cancer, headaches, weight gain and other harmful conditions, xylitol is one answer. This natural, low-calorie sweetener has no damaging side effects. What’s more, xylitol has been proven to hinder bacteria growth, especially in the mouth and upper respiratory areas.”
http://www.naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/ASP/articleDisplay.asp?strArticleId=1974

Xlear Encourages Dental Health for National Toddler Month
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=151764

Xlear Introduces New Spry Spearmint Toothpaste with Fluoride
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=154201

Xlear Delivering Healthy Smiles for National Save Your Smile Week
http://www.xlear.com/xlearinc/news/display_article.aspx?articleID=56

Xlear Expands Retail Channel, Surpasses 4,000 Locations, Vitamin Retailer
http://www.vitaminretailer.com/articleHere…

News & Trends, HSR Magazine
Xlear Products in 4,000+ Retail Locations
http://www.hsrmagazine.com/articles/681news1.html

What kids should eat . . . and what they really put away, SundayMirror.com (U.K.)
Read the article at SundayMirror.com.

Britney isn’t the only mom who makes mistakes, Today (parenting segment)
“If you chew gum, make it xylitol-sweetened. All reduce cavity-causing germs.”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13719995/

Bright Smiles for kids, DenverPost.com
“…nonprofits are telling parents about an artificial sweetener, Xylitol, which actually kills harmful bacteria in the mouth and helps prevent transmission to other family members, thus preventing cavities. Dental Aid is developing a program to provide Xylitol gum to new mothers immediately after delivery, with instructions to chew it four times a day to prevent transmission of bacteria to their infants.”
http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_3964388

A Little Sweetener, Daily Mirror (UK)
An overview of available sweeteners, with a mention of Xylitol in light of the others. This article does not mention the proven nasal and dental benefits of this miracle sweetener!
Read the article at Mirror.co.uk.

Chew Your Cavities Away, Georgetown Record
Read about how Xylitol can prevent cavities, and about its safety and usage.
http://www2.townonline.com/georgetown/opinion/view.bg?articleid=518503

Xlear Expands Retail Channel, Surpasses 4,000 Retail Locations, MarketWire.com
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=137443

Protect Yourself from those Airplane Germs, The Honolulu Advertiser
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jun/01/il/FP606010314.html

Relief on Two Fronts, Vitamin Retailer
“Natural products can help with asthma and allergies, while sparing users the rough side effects of OTC and prescription remedies.”
http://www.vitaminretailer.com/VR/2006/04/VR0406ReliefTwoFronts.htm

Rinse Away Springtime Allergies with Xlear Nasal Wash
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=127135

Eating Less is Never Wrong for Weight Loss, Deseret News
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635209531,00.html

8 Easy Steps to Banish Bad Breath, Fox News
“While anything that makes you salivate will improve your breath, a gum that is sweetened with xylitol is your best option. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that not only increases salvation but also works to prevent bacteria from replicating in the mouth.”
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,192950,00.html

Xylitol in Development, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/ddhright.asp?id=765

“Cancer Institute report, court cases sour Splenda’s image”,Rocky Mountain News
“Lisa High, a registered dietitian in Boulder, says she’s not convinced by company and FDA claims that the products (Splenda, Equal, etc.) are safe, so she tells clients to steer clear of them, in favor of natural sweeteners like stevia, an herb, and xylitol, a plant extract.”
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/article

Xylitol May Help Prevent Cavities, CBS 4 Boston

Ingredient in Gum Pulls Double Duty, ABC 7 Los Angeles

Food 101 (Q&A), San Jose Mercury News

Streptococcus mutans: Fructose Transport, Xylitol Resistance, and Virulence, Journal of Dental Research

New xylitol sweetener technology, FoodNavigator.com

Xlear in the News

The Healthiest Candies, Forbes.com

Xlear Signals XyloSweet Benefits on American Diabetes Alert Day, PR Web

Chewing Over Sweetener Claims, Wall St. Journal.
A professor of dentistry at the University of Washington suggests, “be careful when choosing xylitol products. Many products in the U.S. – such as Orbit and Trident gums – use multiple sweeteners and don’t have enough xylitol to fight cavities.” The doctor recommends, “gum sweetened only with xylitol . . .”

It’s a Sweet Life, Especially now that Sugar Substitutes are Better, San Diego Union-Tribune

The Sweet Thereafter, Natural Products Insider
Look for some comments from Ryan Stirland, vice president of marketing and business development, on the use of alternative sweeteners.

Xlear Promotes Benefits of Xylitol for National Kids Ear, Nose and Throat Health Month

Xlear Promoting Oral Health with Xylitol-rich Dental Products

There has been a lot of exciting news and research on xylitol in the past month. We hope you will find this information useful.

One of the latest studies on xylitol chewing gum published in the Journal of Dental Research recommends between six and 10 grams of xylitol per day to help reduce mutans streptococci—bacteria that cause cavities.

The use of sorbitol- and xylitol-sweetened chewing gum in caries control, Journal of the American Dental Association.
Study found that “Xylitol-sweetened gum was noncariogenic in all of the protocols tested.” And . . .
“There also is good evidence that when mothers of infants and young children chew xylitol-sweetened gum, it will block transmission of mutans streptococci from mother to child.”

It’s more than a healthy smile, Kansas City Star
“Students at Anthony and Earl M. Lawson Elementary schools in the Leavenworth school district are actually being encouraged to eat snacks after breakfast and lunch.

“The snacks are chewable Xylitol wafers, which help reduce tooth decay in at-risk children at the schools. Xylitol is a substance that helps reduce cavities by up to 40 percent, according to studies.”

Low-calorie sugar that helps your teeth, Daily Mail (U.K.)
” Not only does it prevent tooth decay, it can actually repair decay damage. One study showed that women who used xylitol toothpaste or gums before and after their baby was born were able to protect their child from tooth decay for up to six years.”

Sugar or Sweetener? Sucrose has its Problems, but so do Artificial Substitutes (paid view), E, The Environmental Magazine

Sweetening the Nutraceuticals Market, (Nutraceuticals World Magazine, January 2006).
Xlear’s Ryan Stirland discusses some of Xylitol’s unique properties, in light of other sweeteners.

Two Xlear products featured in annual products guide, (Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, December 2005)
We’re excited to have a few of our Spry products highlighted in this journal for dental professionals.

Sugar with an Attitude, (Alternative Medicine, February 2006).
An exciting, detailed article about two of the known health benefits of Xylitol, and one potential one your bones want you to see!

Exercise, eating right helps get you on the track to fitness, (The Observer & Ecentric Newspapers)
Read how Xylitol sweeteners can help improve your diet.

Kids Brush up on Dental Health, (Green Bay Press-Gazette. Dec 9, 2005).
Clinic understands and utilizes the healthy properties of xylitol–”It’s important to prevent tooth decay,” she (Vandenhouten) said. Included in the giveaways, which were donated to the clinic, is sugar-free gum with Xylitol. This is good for moms, Vandenhouten said. “Tooth decay is transmittable, so a mother can transmit it to her child. The gum kills bacteria that cause decay. “It’s not known how much Xylitol is needed, but if you’re going to chew gum, chew sugar-free gum with Xylitol.”

Fill the holidays with sweet remembrance, (The Spectrum (St. George, Utah). Dec 10, 2005)
“Sugar alcohols such as xylitol, manitol and sorbital do contain about half the calories of sugar. They are absorbed much slower into the body making them a plus for the diabetic. These products do not promote tooth decay and may have additional benefits, such as xylitol, which is a bacteria wash. Many chewing gums are made with the sugar alcohols because they do taste better than most of the other sweeteners.”

The Wonder of Xylitol (Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Oct 2005).
Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, shares her expertise on the value of Xylitol.

New Mexico Aspartame Battle Continues (FreeMarketNews.com. Nov 15, 2005).
The New Mexico Nutrition Council tries to have aspartame removed from public schools, suggesting “that a safer option for those seeking artificial sweetening is: ‘xylitol, a natural, low-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that also plays a role in supporting oral health.’”

Mothers may pass on germs to babies by kissing (Pakistan Tribune. Oct 31, 2005)
A new study at the LSU Health Sciences Center dental school will look at whether babies whose mothers regularly use antibiotic mouthwash or chew sugarless gum wind up as toddlers with less tooth decay.

Xlear Launches Xylitol-based Healthy Candy (ConfectioneryNews.com, September 20, 2005)

Xlear Introduces New Sugar-Alternative Candy Line (Utah Business, September 2005)

Tricks for Teeth (CBS Affiliate WBRZ 2, October 15, 2005)
“One sweet thing that is good for your teeth is gum or mints that are made with Xylitol, a sweetener that helps to fight tooth decay.”

Eat Your Gummi Bears (Ivanhoe, September 28, 2005)
“Researchers say they want kids to get more xylitol, so they will have healthier teeth.”

See why in the dust and heat of Iraq, the Troops Clamor for Xlear (Plainview Daily Herald, August 24, 2005)

Ryan Stirland discusses natural solutions to weight problems in Children’s Health Is a Weighty Matter (Health Supplement Retailer, September 2005)

C-Sections Linked to Higher Cavity Risk in Babies (HealthCentral.com)
“Don’t share spoons with your baby,” Hewlett tells mothers, especially those who have cavities. “Chewing gum with Xylitol in it after eating is a good way to clear the mouth of bacteria.”

Xylitol Gum Study at University of Washington
Study is looking for volunteers to participate

Read about Xylitol in dental products in Sweetening Dental Care (TheCosmeticSite.com, 5/2005).

Xlear’s own Blaine Yates talks about the benefits of Xylitol in Deciphering a New Crop of Oral Care Ingredients (Natural Foods Merchandiser, 7/2005).

Each month, we will include links to articles and research relating to xylitol. If you find any articles or research that you would like to share with Crystal Xlear readers, please email us at CrystalXlear@xlear.com. Below are some recent examples:

2005 California Dental Hygienists’ Association SADHA Table Clinic Competition, 2nd Place: Xylitol the Super Sweetener

University of Iowa Healthcare, Department of Internal Medicine Research Day, March 24, 2005: “Xyiltol offers promising possibilities for prevention of bacterial lung infections.”