xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener
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According to the Food and Drug Administration, seizures are one of the symptoms of xylitol poisoning in dogs, along with vomiting, weakness, staggering, and incoordination.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Researchers have considered xylitol as a replacement for sugar in diabetic foods.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some people find xylitol gum helpful for focusing for long periods of time.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Researchers have considered xylitol as a replacement for sugar in diabetic foods.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are common ingredients added to stevia products.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some people find xylitol gum helpful for focusing for long periods of time.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
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xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener
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