About Xylitol Xylitol is being recognized by more and more consumers for its effectiveness in preventing dental caries, and some people even refuse to buy chewing gum that does not contain xylitol. However, some experts have recently pointed out that the effects of xylitol have been over-exaggerated and that there are misconceptions about its use, and that over-consumption can have side effects, and that xylitol is contraindicated for people suffering from insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Experts say that excessive consumption of xylitol can cause health problems such as diarrhea and obesity. Although the content of xylitol in chewing gum is relatively small, basically does not affect the human body, but the Consumer Council and experts still believe that the domestic production and sales of enterprises should be in the xylitol packaging labeling its possible adverse reactions, warning consumers. Tian Tian Hao Pharmacy licensed Chinese pharmacist Liu Qi said, xylitol is a nutrient medicine extracted from plants, can replenish calories, improve the body's blood glucose metabolism, because it does not increase blood glucose concentration, but also as a sugar substitute for diabetic patients. Currently there are not many xylitol drugs on the market in Hangzhou, only found a xylitol punch, is used for diabetes and hepatitis treatment and nutritional medicine. However, xylitol, if consumed in excess, can also produce some side effects, such as causing intestinal tinnitus, diarrhea, obesity and so on. It is especially important for consumers to note that xylitol is contraindicated for those suffering from insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Liu Qi pharmacist said, in Europe and the United States, generally contains xylitol food, will be indicated on the label "excessive intake may lead to diarrhea," such consumer tips. Yesterday, the reporter saw in several supermarkets, containing xylitol chewing gum products in the packaging are not the corresponding warning. Recently, a manufacturer claimed that its production of xylitol chewing gum can not only prevent tooth decay, and can even repair tooth decay. Xylitol is really so god? Zhejiang Hospital Stomatology Director Dr. Xiang Lixin said, xylitol is not easy to be microbial fermentation of acid, so it can reduce tartar and caries, for the prevention of dental caries does have a certain effect. Chewing gum contains xylitol, can only reduce the likelihood of dental caries, and already have dental caries, it is not possible to rely on eating gum to play a therapeutic role. At best, people who eat xylitol regularly are less likely to get cavities compared to those who eat sucrose regularly. In addition, about xylitol there is a wrong view, some people think that the higher the content of xylitol caries prevention effect is better, and in fact the amount of xylitol in the chewing gum does not affect the effect of caries prevention. Dr. Xiang reminded consumers that the most important thing to protect your teeth is to rinse your mouth, master the correct way to brush your teeth, and try to use health care drugs toothpaste. With dental disease must go to the hospital in a timely manner, there is no dental disease is also best to oral medicine every six months to check once, which is the most effective way to prevent caries.