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Chrissie 9/8/2018 7:33:59 AM |
Donna, Thanks, that was really helpful you bringing up the thread re John and I discussing xylitol. Anna, That's also really helpful the research you have posted on this thread regards xylitol. Another thing is that xylitol is highly poisonous to dogs. A small amount ingested can be fatal, yet they don't write that on packaging (why not? ). So if anyone is using it and has a dog, guard it like the crown jewels :-) Chrissie | ||||||
Anna 9/5/2018 8:16:10 AM |
Here is some more information on Xylitol that is very informative and also confirms what John has said in regards to why it should be avoided. However Xylitol isn't the only sugar alcohol, there are others like Erythritol. It may be that the sugar substitutes that end with "tol" are sugar alcohols, but maybe John could confirm this. As for me, I don't want to take the risk of making my condition worse and I personally have had issues with it in the past. Whenever I see a recipe that contains it, I substitute it with stevia. It's found here: https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/xylitol-not-as-sweet-as-its-cracked-up-to-be/ Here's some of the negative issues that it talks about: How Xylitol is Manufactured It is true that xylitol is a naturally occurring substance. However, manufactured xylitol is another matter entirely. Food manufacturers produce it using the industrialized process of sugar hydrogenation. In order to hydrogenate anything, a catalyst is needed. In this case, Raney nickel is used which is a powdered nickel-aluminum alloy. This poses the risk of heavy metal residue and contamination. Nickel, by the way, is a recognized carcinogen and aluminum is associated with development of dementia. Heavy metals in the body are notoriously difficult to eliminate with frequent use of infrared sauna probably a good idea. Most Xylitol Sourced from GMO Corn While it is true that xylitol can be derived from the xylan of birch trees, xylan is also found in corn cobs. It is much cheaper to use corn instead of birch bark to derive xylitol and so what do you think manufacturers prefer? Corn of course. Xylitol Contributes to Gut Imbalance The digestive process does not break down sugar alcohols like food. Rather, xylitol arrives intact into the intestines. At that point, a process called “passive diffusion” takes place. This means that the xylitol draws water into the bowels. Only partial breakdown is the end result. The unmetabolized portion ferments providing the perfect environment for undesirable bacteria to thrive and grow. It is true that xylitol itself does not feed candida directly like sugar does. As a result, this artificial sweetener is even promoted as a useful part of the Candida Diet. Unfortunately, the fermentation of undigested xylitol in the gut most definitely can exacerbate yeast problems. Don’t be fooled by this argument! This is exactly why consuming xylitol can make some folks so gassy and even trigger cramping and diarrhea. Gut pathogens having a heyday in your intestines give off a lot of smelly toxins! Other Little Known Problems with Xylitol Xylitol can contribute to acid reflux problems. As a result, those who have issues in this area should avoid it for that reason alone. Chronic acid reflux is a serious problem that can lead to cancer of the esophagus and larynx. In addition, those who suffer from seizures of any kind should stay away from this alternative sweetener as it can increase the frequency of epileptic attacks. God Bless, Anna | ||||||
Donna M 9/2/2018 12:13:03 PM |
Hi All, I am bringing this thread back up as the subject of xylitol was brought up on the conference call yesterday. This thread is very informative. John B answers the question about the use of xylitol on the second post from the bottom. Hope this helps! God Bless, Donna | ||||||
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