How to Use xylitol in a Sentence
xylitol
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The study is the first of its kind to examine the relationship between xylitol and heart health.
— Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 July 2024 -
These slash the sugar content to zero thanks to xylitol.
— Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 7 Dec. 2018 -
Names like xylitol can be buried in a long list of ingredients.
— Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 21 July 2024 -
However, the amount of xylitol found in such natural sources is tiny, Hazen said.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 June 2024 -
This mouthwash uses xylitol and propolis to leave your mouth feeling clean and your breath fresh.
— Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 -
The treats are sugar and gluten free and use sweeteners like stevia and xylitol to give them their sweet candy-like flavor.
— Emily Price, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2017 -
Those planning to do so should take care that their pets are kept away from the eggs, as many candies contain toxic xylitol or chocolate.
— Texas A&m University, Houston Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2020 -
When the dog consumes xylitol, the body reacts by producing a big release of insulin.
— Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2019 -
Sugar and the sugar-free ingredient xylitol can make dogs and cats very sick.
— Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 25 Oct. 2019 -
The inner band feels cool to the touch, courtesy of a fabric with moisture-absorbing xylitol crystals.
— Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 -
Some brands are now using xylitol to sweeten their product.
— Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2019 -
The same goes for xylitol, an ingredient often found in sugar-free gums and candies.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024 -
Our tester noted that the artificial taste of the xylitol as a sweetener can be a little off-putting for anyone who is sensitive to it.
— Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 -
But Take Note Our tester noted that the artificial taste of the xylitol as a sweetener can be a little off-putting for anyone who is sensitive to it.
— Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 -
Chocolate, grapes, raisins and citrus are toxic to dogs and cats, as is the sweetener xylitol that may be used in marijuana gummies.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 -
Hazen tells his patients to steer clear of xylitol and sugar alcohols in general.
— Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 June 2024 -
Researchers tested whether chewing gum made with the sweetener xylitol could help.
— Laura Ungar, chicagotribune.com, 3 Feb. 2022 -
The xylitol is said to help neutralize acid in the mouth, which in turn helps reduce the risk of tooth decay, cavities as well as development of future cavities.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2017 -
Sucrose has a glycemic index of 65; whereas sugar alcohols, like xylitol, have a glycemic index of around seven.
— Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, 3 July 2019 -
In addition to the dyes, the serum formula features peppermint extract for a pleasant taste and a mix of glycerin, sorbitol, and xylitol, which the ADA says prevents toothpastes from drying out in the tube.
— Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023 -
Instead, Whitetail Smokeless dip uses xylitol to add a slight sweetness.
— Larry Carroll, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 -
Some people find xylitol gum helpful for focusing for long periods of time.
— Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024 -
However, peanut butters that are sweetened with xylitol, a sugar substitute, should not be consumed by dogs.
— Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024 -
Signs of xylitol poisoning include stumbling, shaking, passing out and having a seizure.
— Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2019 -
Keep in mind that this product contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in some people.
— Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Another dangerous substance for pets is xylitol, a sugar substitute that appears in some sugar-free gums and can be deadly for dogs.
— Rita Giordano, Philly.com, 29 Oct. 2017 -
No maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, date syrup, stevia, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, etc.
— Molly Kimball, nola.com, 18 June 2019 -
Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024 -
Another study by the same group found that the artificial sweetener xylitol produced similar increases in plasma levels and affected clotting in the same way.
— Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Aug. 2024
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