how is xylitol so good for oral health ? Iā€™m having a hard time believing that such a delicious,sugar like substance is amazing for our teeth and gums šŸ˜‚

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how is xylitol so good for oral health ? Iā€™m having a hard time believing that such a delicious,sugar like substance is amazing for our teeth and gums šŸ˜‚

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It’s not. It kills bacteria and alters the microbiome of the mouth.

Arguably it’s damages the cardiovascular system by inhibiting the synthesis of nitric oxide in the mouth by bacteria when we chew food, which is critical for the vascular systems elasticity short term and health of the endothelial lining if the vascular system long term.

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