Unmasking the Truth: Xylitol and Heart Disease [Holistic Dentist Brisbane]

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Xylitol in mints and chewing gum is very effective at reducing tooth decay and gum disease and reversing cavities in the right circumstances. The study and the clickbait headlines that went with it are inaccurate and misleading. What has been your experience using xylitol?

[@jojojo8835]

Excruciating constipation. Yes I know it’s supposed to do the opposite. I knew sugar alcohols usually disagree with me, so I limited myself to two gums a day. Even so, couldn’t hack it after 5 days and it took more than a week for my guts to settle down.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

sounds like you have issues with your microbiome in your gut

[@jojojo8835]

@@EvolveDentalHealing no doubt- I do eat a lot of prebiotics but multiple health issues and medications don’t help. Not sure what else to do.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

probiotics too?

[@aleks1203]

I use erythritol which got the same bad rap as xylitol. I swish a teaspoon of the granules for five to 20 minutes a couple times per day and then spit it out. That's not due to the questionable heart studies, but because (xylitol and) erythritol gives me digestive issues. By the way, erythritol is said to test better than xylitol for its anti-cavity effects.

[@trail.blazer]

I use a xylitol flouride-free toothpaste and on a low carb diet. I don't consume any xylitol because I'm not interested in those sorts of foods and don't like chewing gums. I no longer get any plaque and my dentist always says 'whatever you are doing, keep doing it'.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

love this

[@sandyp6523]

@@trail.blazer what toothpaste do you use?

[@lisagardner4814]

@@sandyp6523 I also would like to know and does Al tall decrease plaque

[@valerier4308]

​@@sandyp6523I'd like to know, too.

[@StarNumbers]

Good start. I use no sugar. Besides my teeth I don't care for Diabetes.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

I rarely ingest my xylitol. I swish a quarter teaspoon in my mouth for five to ten minutes and spit it out, like oil pulling. Those studies want to reverse the trend of using xylitol. They would rather us remain unhealthy so that they can make money.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

a great way to use the xylitol. For most people, they find this takes too long or is too hard to do so popping a mint or chewing some gum after every meal or snack is easier

[@richardtibbetts574]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Since I live alone, I don’t have to talk to anyone, so I do xylitol pulling (granulated xylitol powdered up via a spice grinder) for 5 minutes in the morning, after breakfast, when I’m getting ready for the day. 5 minutes is no issue for me at all.

[@Lee-yr4ib]

Subscribed. Having lost all faith in 'establishment' medicine and veterinary practice, I now take my advice from holistic/natural doctors and veterinarians, and now a dentist whose information I can trust. Thank you ❤

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Welcome aboard!

[@mariofaubert6945]

Even veterinary you must be careful... Alot of them has no clue what they talking about has for nutrition..here in Canada at least.

[@satojoko3489]

@@mariofaubert6945 the person was referring specifically to holistic vets.

[@BaJ_1001]

To be fair, some use xylitol as a sugar substitute for baking and cooking so dosage is much higher….however a study involving 10 people is not a study

[@simonettavespucci727]

I am use xyilitol for baking cakes and not worry to have aheart atack

[@gene4094]

A study with a population of ten…😂

[@pieterbakker5290]

I stopped watching this video when I heard her saying "10 people".

[@satojoko3489]

What if most or all of those 10 people experienced heart attacks or related issues after using xylitol for cooking / baking after a year? Yes, larger studies should be done, but don't fall into the nonsense of discounting & disregarding smaller studies, and what is so often maligned as 'anecdotal', otherwise known as observation. Where in god's name would we be without observation? Our species would not have survived as long as it has. Before we had the religion of science - yes, it has become a religion with people afraid to question the almighty SCIENCE (including scientists themselves), 'anecdotal' / observational evidence was THE manner in which entire methodologies of healing - including acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine, effectively & successfully used for thousands of years - were developed.

[@LowKeyLife08]

The effects that I have had by using Xylitol are beyond anything I would have ever expected! I had a DEEP, painful pocket on my bottom central incisor, but after using Xylitol the gum is now taught against my tooth surface and no longer painful, red, or irritated!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

That is awesome 🙌 so glad to hear your success story

[@cmc6295]

@@LowKeyLife08 wow, great info

[@Aangel452]

Thank you for coming forward as a dentist talking about the positive effects of xylitol on our teeth. I had major gingivitis and had lost several teeth. Since I started using xylitol in my morning coffee then using the gum after each meal, or light snack. I would do a xylitol mouth rinse before bed.In only 5 months later all my gingivitis was gone including gum pockets. I totally regained control of the bad bacteria and now have bridges attached to stronger bone and teeth that replace the ones I lost. Parents give your this xylitol gum to your kids after every meal and day at school.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

this is amazing

[@valerier4308]

Thanks, I'm going to try putting it in my morning coffee.

[@rochellefreeland4338]

Facts matter!!! Thank you for showing this! Maybe people will start asking more questions about EVERYTHING!

[@ashhhh0333]

I’ve started questioning everything, especially government health advice! After reading "Health and Beauty Mastery", I completely changed my habits. This book reveals so many shocking truths about the health industry!

[@Zill7711]

Started using xylitol about 3 moths ago. I changed to a fluoride free tooth paste with xylitol. I stated chewing xylitol mint chewing gum. This last month I have been using xylitol sugar to both brush my teath last thing at night and I also use a very small pinch at night if I wake with a dry mouth. It makes my saliva run and no more dry mouth. This men’s I am sleeping better as I am not drinking loads of water at night and then waking up needing to pee. have been low carb for a few years. On low carb my gum health had improved. Just got back from a routine dentist appointment, my dentist was very impressed with my teepee use as my teath were very clean. I haven’t used a teepee since my last appointment, I have also started using a very soft child’s tooth brush. I didn’t tell her. She measured my gum health all my gum measurements have improved. She said my gums are very stable and she seemed very impressed by my teeth care. Wonderful to find something that works so well that also tastes really lovely.

[@sebastienlinck4908]

I agree with you, it doesn't apply to mints, gums, toothpaste, mouth wash, HOWEVER, it does apply to xylitol/erythritol as a sugar substitute in baked goods to make them keto friendly. Some recipes would call for a cup or so of the stuff. I still love using xylitol for my mouth, using it in nasal rinses, and even nebulizing an iso-osmotic xylitol solution. It's great for your sinus health and respiratory health too!

[@roselynjakin5804]

Thank you so much for your very commonsense approach and explanations. I have had issues with my teeth and found out mineralisation was key!!!!! Why are not many dentist talking and educating their clients about it! Could it have to do with money 💰 I hope not!

[@grmalinda6251]

Thank you for your honest care for our oral health.

[@lisaandelin3240]

Thank you so much, Dr. Rachel! I just found you on KZbin today, and I am very grateful. And you’ve answered this concern that had been bothering me, and although I didn’t read the study myself, I did suspect that the participants were probably given large amounts of xylitol and I had decided that the known benefits of xylitol to overall health outweigh the findings of one small study. so I never did stop xylitol, but now I can continue it with complete confidence!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Glad to help and thank you so much for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@subsoda2642]

Yes! That is me. I found Dr Ellie and started her program after feeling unhappy with my Dentist. I think my gums & teeth are better! Then, I found the article about Xylitol and heart attack and stopped. My son has Crohn’s Disease and not the best teeth and on multiple medications and am now worried about Xylitol interacting.

[@rochellefreeland4338]

You obviously did not listen to her video!!! We are all here to learn. However you have to listen and follow the directions. I am doing Dr. Phillips protocol. However, I do get high blood pressure from doing the mouth wash. One I do not use that much now and I water it down. Two I believe there are many other products out there that are better and I will substitute, however, I needed something immediately therefore I started it immediately. Xylitol works great in the right amounts. I personally do it 3 times a day. It works for me. I have done this protocol for 5 days now and I only do the listerine 1 time a day. My teeth feel fantastic. I had wisdom tooth extracted is healing great. I started this program so my gums and bone will heal correctly grow back as it should. I have zero intention of getting implants for anything like that. I will live with my life choices to date. However I do want to stop anymore dental work from Being needed. Carnivore diet is something you should look into for both of you. It heals teeth as well. I am a dirty carnivore. Lol I am not 100% yet. I know I need to do no dairy which is difficult for me right now. I will get there. We have been lied to about everything. We are all here trying to find our way in the madness! My daughter will be 27 and if I had to do it all over again, I would start using xylitol and inulin because both feed our good microbiome. I would also forego any vaccinations period!! It is hard to work through the ins and outs when you have 10 people saying do this and 19 saying do that. The best point she made was telling you how much the trial was using! 30 instead of the recommended 5. You have to ask why would they do this??? The answer is to stop people, from using it because Big Pharma doesn’t make money on healthy people! As with any medication and doing any supplements, you always always always do the 2 hours apart!!! I promise you watch a few carnivore videos . Type in carnivore diet healed crohns. You will be surprised. Baby steps go a long ways. I bet you will find he will benefit from xylitol and insulin because it does kill off the bad microbiome. It balance the gut. So many ways to look at it.i am sorry but being on prescription drugs is never going to cure him. Best wishes!!!

[@kizryuver]

​​@@rochellefreeland4338what are the better products that you d like to substitute from dr.ellies protocol? N yep she dispels all the doubts about xylitol so people should really listen well..

[@cmc6295]

​@@rochellefreeland4338thanks for sharing your experience

[@Judith-cj4zz]

I have Sjögren’s syndrome so have very little saliva. I always have a dry mouth and had dental problems for a long time. I’ve been avoiding using sugar in any form and use xylitol instead. I make my own mouth wash with salt, baking soda and xylitol , I chew xylitol gum after eating, I use mild toothpaste with fluoride and dip my brush in sodabicarbonate and xylitol. Mouth and teeth much improved…

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@simonettavespucci727]

sodium is not too much abrasive for enamel?

[@angijoens]

I would never believe the news

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

always question

[@cmc6295]

​@@EvolveDentalHealingyou're not kidding

[@dr.elliephillips]

Great presentation. Thank you for the support of Xylitol, and your review of this awful study. The interesting thing was that they applied for permission to test 5 g of Xylitol in addition to the 30 g.. either they decided not to do that in the study which is unusual and odd, or they discovered it had no effect and then did not publish it, which would, as you know, be unethical and grounds for investigation. The study was funded by private equity which is always a red flag. I’d love to connect with you one day. I think we would agree on a lot of things . Cheers. Dr. Ellie

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thank you Dr Ellie this really means a lot to me. Yes, there are many things we agree upon I prefer a more natural range of oral care products though as I'm not a fan of fluoride, alcohol and all the colourings you get in many traditional products. But our goal is the same - prevent disease.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Fascinating about how skewed the study was - but no surprise!

[@thatgirl6048]

Great video. Thank you for breaking this down.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinbrookehudson6575]

I haven't seen any studies claiming Xylitol causes heart disease. I have seen one study saying that Erythritol has a clotting effect on the blood, but the clotting occurred in a petri dish.

[@thisorthat7626]

I use a hydroxyapatite toothpaste from Japan and swich it around my mouth after brushing. At night, I use 4 xylitol mints (but they taste so good I sometimes chew them). I haven't noticed any issues with using it. I also use a probiotic that contains Salivarius complex as well. I have noticed my teeth are whiter and less transparent. So far, I am very happy with the results.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

that's fantastic, Japan preferentially uses hydroxyapatite and not fluoride

[@HRBuddy376]

wow, what a twisted bit of research data and methods. Thanks for exposing this.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Yes very flawed methodology.

[@rochellefreeland4338]

Twisted is right! This is how they get all everything pushed through.

[@evileyelash8094]

They also applied it after fasting! They were really reaching for something!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

yep

[@kizryuver]

​​​​​​​@@EvolveDentalHealingty for the info! If they wanted to test xylitol usage in cooking, giving it to people with water but no fibre, is like giving people fruit (sugar + fibre) which doesn't spike your insulin due to slower introduction of sugar to your body vs giving people fruit juice without the fibre which raises the insulin faster as it's concentrated without a fibre to buffer or slow down it's introduction. _And if it's first thing after fasting too. how about doing same study with xylitol and sugar, both with adding fibre to them and comparing it to taking it both with or without fasting or just taking sugar or xylitol in water and at both cooking vs swishing quantities and using larger quantities in normal circumstances only to know the right vs fatal amount. _Pretty sure there'll be a difference but nuanced studies sound like too much effort to fund i guess. _It's like they just wanted xylitol to be the bad guy out of bias,agenda or whatever. It's too bad people who atleast bake with it will be afraid.

[@valerier4308]

Thank you very much for this information!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

My pleasure!

[@janetstanland2015]

I love my xylitol mints & use them just as you are recommending but I have only just seen this - thank you for confirming what I am doing us right

[@charitycabagui2271]

Mabuhay! From the Philippine Islands. They want to silence Wholistic & Biological Dentists!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

and medics and you the general public hence all the censorship and misinformation bills they are trying to roll out in US, UK and here in Australia

[@sigmamale520]

@@charitycabagui2271 Mabuhay means?

[@chrisnam1603]

same in Belgium (and everywhere now?) what is mubuhay?

[@PeevyMctweevy]

​@@chrisnam1603 Mabuhay means welcome..

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

I'm in Cavite, Philippines, but I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, USA. Shalom. :3 Team Sana All (I made that up years ago [hehe]).

[@RobertWilson-ou1ie]

Dr Ellie Philips agrees with this approach. She has several videos on mouthcare and strongly recommends Xylitol.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

That’s great to know! Dr. Ellie Philips is a fantastic resource for mouth care, and Xylitol has so many benefits. Thanks for sharing!

[@Audrey-r6l]

To be fair this study piggybacks the recent studies on another sugar alcohol, erythritol which had similar findings. Also very important to note is that the 30mg of Xylitol is equal to the amount you will find in a soft drink. The Cleveland Clinic is very reputable and I doubt they need to reduce themselves to click bait when reporting their research. Remember that dosing for dental care is quite different and the study was looking at what a typical amount consumed would be intentionally ..as they also correctly noted in the erythritol testing that persons may be drinking more than one diet soda per day. I do want to also remark on your comment that sugared beverages cause insulin resistance and how the Cleveland Clinic did not address this. I don't think they would as the research is not focused on insulin resistance but on how Xylitol can affect your heart. The question for me would be at what dose would these sugar alcohols including Xylitol be safe for consumption if at all.

[@ΜΑΚΡΙΝΗΦΩΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ]

What is not safe for consumpion,are all sugary drinks.To investigate,what kind of sugar is the most harmful, doesn t help much,in my opinion.

[@BG-eh6be]

For all the people complaining about about xylitol giving them stomach pain : check if your xylitol come from birch tree , you should have any pain

[@artyfhartie2269]

The disturbing thing with these KZbin videos on consumer goods is that some videos will claim they are excellent and sure enough other videos will claim they are very bad. A bit like a sadistic exercise on consumers.

[@MrFernanrc]

you so right.. it harmed my mother and me and way too many videos saying the opposite of what good is.

[@anng.r.687]

I am new to your channel and am binging your videos. Thank you for that. I’ve read that for arterial health it is detrimental to use anti bacterial mouth washes that kill off all bacteria because that would inhibit the vital first stages of nitric oxide production which occurs in the mouth. Since oral bacteria is necessary to convert dietary nitrate into nitrite, which is then further reduced to nitric oxide. QUESTION: Does xylitol kill off the good bacteria?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

no xylitol doesn't harm the good bacteria. the ingredients chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride are the ones in mouthwash responsible for inhibiting nitric oxide

[@helenkondylis7825]

Everything in moderation including xylitol the body can process,that is my belief. I have been using 6 grams xylitol for 6 months and my teeth have never felt so clean. It has also helped with sensitivity as i have receding gums.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Awesome 🙌

[@AttunedFlux]

As a daily xylitol consumer, 5 grams per day seems too low. I prefer 2-4 grams per serving, and more can be used as well if you use it as a mouthwash and spit it out (i dont water rinse after. Also, while I think I agree with what you said, there was one thing I considered while watching this; how toxic for the body is xylitol compared to high amounts of processed sugar? Its not really too difficult for someone to eat 30-60+ grams of sugar in one serving. I try to keep my sugar intake at around 10-30 grams per day. It has made my undiagnosed longterm bloodsugar issues much more manageable.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

yes the studies for how bad sugar is don't seem to happen - guess who doesn't want the truth outed. BIG SUGAR

[@SuperMilton24]

Am dealing with bruising on my fingers is this xylitol beneficial for bruising??

[@Tomas-oc4lo]

I live according to the food diet of our ancestors and do not eat sugar or carbohydrates and do not need xylitol 😉

[@RechtmanDon]

Another fascinating option is to add xylitol granules to your toothpaste (if it's not already added). Then when you rinse, the residual xylitol goes bye-bye along with the toothpaste! This way, you get even less than 5g per day. Similarly, where the mints or gum are recommended (they often have questionable additives), simply toss a quarter-teaspoon of xylitol in your mouth, enjoy the cooling sensation for about two to three minutes, then spit it out. (HINT: there is organic granular xylitol available!)

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

it needs to stay in contact with teeth for 2 minutes. The gum and mints are convenient and easy to use but I agree check the additives.

[@dheath3697]

This is what I do, I use the granules after brushing my teeth, I keep it in my mouth until it dissolves, I don't spit it out, supposed to be beneficial for gut bio. I have no negative effects swallowing it.

[@riumudamc4686]

@@RechtmanDon most xylitol is coming from China and being packaged in other countries. this is concerning because of quality and contamination. please let us know if there is a xylitol source made from North American or European raw materials and manufactured in North America or Europe. Thank you!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for tearing apart this "defective" study. I have xylitol granuals that I swish around and spit out but the mints would be more convenient. Watching from the Philippines.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@realitychick4502]

I chew gum after every meal and chewing gum relaxes me 😊

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Perfect

[@tomhuggard1510]

Thank you. Could you please provide a reliable source to get xylitol products? 🙏

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Spry, epic, zellies

[@eternal_sparks]

Love the education through humor!! Good job and thanks!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariagildesagredo8690]

But is good to brush with it??

[@jacquelineclauson4891]

I’m in Sydney Australia and there are no mints or chewing gum here made from Xylitol. Someone needs to make these appear in shopping centres as I don’t want to order online snd they are very expensive too.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Try Pur I know they are online but they are a reasonable price

[@jennidall1550]

We have a health food shop down here in Dapto (Wollongong) that sells them - so keep looking

[@cyberprince8272]

The brand of Gum is called Plant Based Gum Real Gum it comes in a brown box and only Coles sell it and the main ingredient is Xylitol.

[@IglooDweller]

There's a company based in Queensland called 'Naturally Sweet' that has a whole bunch of xylitol gums, mints and granules (birch). I think they're only online, but I can vouch for them! I bought a bag of 1000 pieces of gum and it's lasted me a year (I scoop them out and put them into a smaller empty gum container so they don't go stale from opening the bag constantly).

[@Carlalove1234]

Dont dental floss if you have gum disease or any bleeding gums it will make it worse, coconut oil pulling really does work for me and has helped me massively. Xylitol for me as a Swiss around my mouth after food is great and also has helped my teeth and gums

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that coconut oil pulling and xylitol have been beneficial for you. Oral health can be such a journey, and finding what works for you is key! But what you share about flossing is not correct. When your gums bleed you need to clean them better by brushing them and using floss or proxy brushes between the teeth to remove plaque and food and stimulate the gums to heal. If bleeding persists then you need a dental assessment and professional care.

[@StarNumbers]

I dropped using sugar (and fruit juices) altogether. Sugar is *not* an essential nutrient. Hello!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Exactly your body can be made to burn fat which is far healthier

[@capgains]

Considering removing existing fillings to see if following protocols will restore teeth 🦷

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

you need to have enamel structure intact to remineralise a cavity - so this won't work so don't do it explains more kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrUqoWCe8ukaZo&ab_channel=EvolveDentalHealing kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyvcmVolreHbs0&ab_channel=EvolveDentalHealing

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

There was that Hold Your Wee for a Wii that ended horribly, as they warned them would be the case before the contest started. I remember around the time it happened. Shalom.

[@bradbilskie8078]

It helped me get thru covid in 2018, been using it ever sense, I like the xylitol made from the Birch tree. thanks for taking time out of your busy day and sharing .

[@amabellejunia4484]

@@bradbilskie8078 👏👏👏

[@ploppy193]

Evolve Dental, what do you think about brushing teeth with xylitol? I read an online article where a dentist said he had less bacteria in his mouth after brushing his teeth with xylitol than with brushing his teeth with a fluoride toothpaste?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Should work, a lot of natural toothpastes have xylitol in them and hydroxyapatite to help strengthen teeth and reduce plaque formation. Brushing works mainly because of the movement of the toothbrush not just what you put on it.

[@anthonyhandsley2301]

does it Help with Butyrate in lining of stomach say with Crohn's or IBD or does create butyrate

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

No, xylitol does not directly create butyrate. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as a sweetener. It's metabolised differently than regular sugars, and while it can have some prebiotic effects, it doesn't directly feed the bacteria that produce butyrate. Xylitol can indirectly support butyrate production by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that may produce butyrate. These bacteria might utilise other dietary fibres or carbohydrates as substrates for butyrate production.

[@tabletop9258]

Do you think Xylitol as a mouth rinse is still effective ? I take about 8 oz of water and 3 tsp of Xylitol mix it in a jar and rinse after meals for about 30 sec. A bag of good Quality xylitol here in the states Last long time this way. I'm also not necessarily ingesting it that way As I spit it out after the studies. There are some bigger studies coming out that are mentioning the same Results I'm not sure on the quantites ingested though🤔

[@27kjh]

I was doing Dr. Ellie’s mouth care system for two months. I’ve stopped now because my teeth were not looking good, They were starting to get stained easily. I’m surprised so many people are having such good results with it because that wasn’t my experience. The only thing I’ve carried on doing was using xylitol. Do you have any videos or thoughts on mouth wash/rinses?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_QnZSwdq6Fd9E&ab_channel=EvolveDentalHealing

[@27kjh]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Thank you.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

any time

[@jenLVF]

Great video!!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thanks! Appreciate you taking time to watch

[@jenLVF]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Doc, Should I use the Xylitol before or after brushing my teeth? Especially at night. Thank you.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

you use it after eating or snacking. If you want to use it as part of your oral hygiene routine you can. It's generally recommended to use xylitol products after brushing your teeth, especially at night. This allows the xylitol to have maximum contact with your teeth and gums, helping to reduce harmful bacteria and promote oral health. Here's a breakdown of why: Nighttime Use: Brushing your teeth removes food particles and plaque, creating a clean surface for the xylitol to work its magic. Using xylitol afterward helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease while you sleep. Daytime Use: You can use xylitol products throughout the day, such as xylitol gum or mints, after meals or snacks to help neutralise acids and prevent plaque buildup.

[@jenLVF]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Thank you so much for your response!

[@tolkienista3783]

Thank you for your very informative & interesting video. Im writing from the UK & as a periodontically challenged patient who already has a very thorough cleaning regime, I'm fascinated by Xylitol as an extra tool in my dental care. I've got a bag of granulated Xylitol....(i don't like gum.) I've been using it twice a day after meals & swishing it in my mouth, but reading your comments i don't think it's for long enough as it dissolves really quickly even though I'm thoroughly moving it round my mouth. What do you suggest i do to optimise using the Xylitol granules? Thanks.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

The granules will have some effect, but they are obviously not something you can carry in your bag or easily use on the go. Try the xylitol mints instead of gum

[@Katgirl2024]

Ugh. So many "headline studies" just like this one. I agree. Gotta keep those dollars flowing and a more do-it-yourself version sorta cuts that off at the knees. Thanks for the extra research.

[@mariagildesagredo8690]

And if I put it directly is ok?? O I clean my teeth with it??

[@pavlinajirankova7382]

Hi, thank you for the video. I use xylitol but also make erythritol mouth rinse. Erythritol is supposed to be apparently even better to fight cavities from the information I came across. Unfortunately it's not commercially used and made into mints, gum etc... That's why I combine the two in my dental routine. Could you perhaps touch up on this subject in one of your videos. What do you think about these two sugar molecules and how do they compare? Thanks again

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thanks for sharing

[@kizryuver]

​​@@EvolveDentalHealing there's a video on erythritol by a chanel - master everyday living which compared it with xylitol by mixing studies + experience do let us know what you think, I mix 30% erythritol n 70% xylitol both in a jar too..(pavelina: if you're interested you can check it too).

[@mariagildesagredo8690]

It help for de gum recession?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Yes, xylitol can be beneficial for gum health! It helps to reduce harmful bacteria and may support overall gum health, potentially helping with recession.

[@jenc1206]

What are the results for your gums and teeth after squishing with the xilitol granulates. Can anyone answer this please.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

Don't you need some abrasion in toothpaste to make it work? How about if you mix the charcoal with coconut oil?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Good point! A little abrasion can help, but xylitol definitely brings its A-game. Mixing charcoal and coconut oil? Charcoal can be too abrasive - check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6ximVqo7R6g6csi=epK9Fiz5tVvoAQV7

[@AleadaA]

I have a hard time finding it in gum or mint form in the USA - I will keep looking - thank you for the info!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Have you tried spry

[@slydog7131]

Amazon

[@sarahrosen4985]

@AleadaA I don't live in the US but I have been getting Spry gum and mints from iHerb, located in the US, for years. They also have Xylaburst.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Yes iherb are great. We get a lot of product from them here in Oz

[@bonriver9420]

Amazon has Zellie's mints. These are xylitol mints.

[@hormesis1]

Evolve dental, great infos mate ! My experience with Xylitol: I found that using 1 teaspoon of xylitol crystal with a little water and mouthwashing for 5 minutes, then spitting it out and not drinking for 1 hour, was more effective in removing tartar from my teeth than using xylitol chewing gum. What do you think about my method ? 1 teaspoon xylitol mixed with 2 teaspoon of water, mouthwash for 5 minutes, spit it out ( Don't want to swallow Xylitol) , and do not drink during 1 hour ?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

As long as you can keep it in your mouth a couple of minutes to also get minerals from the saliva active then it should work for early cavity repair too

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

That’s why a mint is more user friendly as most people can’t swish for longer than about 20 seconds before needing to spit out

[@kizryuver]

Doing it Similarly except water isn't needed as after chewing xylitol granules liquidates and turns into its own mouthwash and helps me skip an extra step. Chewing also increases Saliva production more so..

[@lucievincent7120]

Who ordered this study? Always ask that question…I start using xylitol and after a couple of days, I feel alreaday the difference.

[@amaliagrassi6870]

Why doesn't YT have a search key word facility for videos under a specific person's channel? It's so annoying. I want to know if Evolve has done a video on preventing dry socket after wisdom/general tooth extraction and the only way I can look is if I scroll through all the vids here?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Go to the channel then there is a search function above the videos when you are on the web version

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

But no I haven’t done a video on that yet

[@amaliagrassi6870]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Thanks for getting back to me. I'm going to look for the search function and I am on the web version but on my phone. I'll give it a go.

[@amaliagrassi6870]

@@EvolveDentalHealing Just tried a search but it doesn't work, it just defaults to searching the whole of YT and doesn't stay within your channel. Hey ho. Thanks again.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

here check out the photo www.canva.com/design/DAGSp_zkmFc/ukVwtXEXUnEiSxg5-D-Jeg/view?DAGSp_zkmFc&

[@HRBuddy376]

I will keep using xylitol, I started only a few months ago after watching one of your videos and my mouth is cleaner, I get less plaque and my teeth are no longer sensitive.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

That's great!

[@HRBuddy376]

@@EvolveDentalHealing I also switched to a toothpaste with hydroxyapatite and this has also made my teeth feel much better

[@ChrisGroggyCreaser]

Thanks!!... :)

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@g.s.5868]

what about pure powder dissolve in mouth ?

[@sigmamale520]

I take happydent chewing gum which contains xylitol. Really enjoyed watching your video.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Glad you enjoyed the video and I love hearing that so many people are switched on to using xylitol

[@katerinapolakova419]

I use xylitol in crystalline form (looks like sugar, put one third or half of a teaspoon in my mouth and pull it for minutes. My mouth is filled wit saliva, so I spit it out. I do it before noon (around 9 or 10 am and don't drink for an hour at least, and before going to bed of course), as i keep my fast and start to eat after 1 pm. I use chewing gums only after I eat anything...

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

I don’t think rinsing it around your mouth as described is necessary but hey if you like doing it then carry on

[@katipohl2431]

My stomac gets painful cramps with Xylitol and I am heavily allergic to peppermint, aetheric oils and aromatic substances. Love and greetings fromm Germany.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Try swooshing xylitol granules around your mouth for a couple of minutes then spit out - that might work

[@juju_be]

* WHOLE FOODS PLANT-BASED DIET. * Brush 2-3x a day, xylitol rinse after meals. That's all you need. cheers

[@HRBuddy376]

I like your new hairstyle

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

ha ha thanks

[@nekinka]

Hi, do you think using powder xylitol (putting about 1 g in my mouth and keeping it there for about 2 mins mixed with my saliva) is also beneficial? There aren't any gums/mints with only xylitol available where I live.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

this would be better than nothing yes

[@jacquelineshmidt9947]

IHerb delivers globally, I buy xylitol mints from them. Delivery is cheap and efficient. I also buy my great toothpaste from IHerb

[@jacquelineshmidt9947]

IHerb has, they deliver globally and delivery is inexpensive.

[@mariadambrosio719]

I buy Zellies mints they’re great and help with dry mouth

[@KenJackson_US]

Cleveland Clinic doesn't seem to have much credibility. Are they known for anything respectable?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Makes you wonder 😉

[@sarahrosen4985]

Yes, they are well-known. What is particularly sad is that Mark Hymen, well-known in functional medicine and biohacking, works there. I expected better.

[@Audrey-r6l]

You might want to check out their studies on erythritol from 2023 and 2024. They are quite reputable.

[@mariagildesagredo8690]

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[@wilhelmus1647]

What about xylitol being a precursor for oxalic acid. This poison is overlooked. See Sallie K Norton on KZbin.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

McWhinney et al. showed that the 16-g oral xylitol loading test did not increase oxalate excretion significantly in either stone formers or normal subjects www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7195762/#:~:text=McWhinney%20et%20al.,or%20normal%20subjects%20%5B23%5D.

[@veronicaw.1876]

Dr.Rachel, thank you so much for your educative videos and invaluable information! My relatives and I have been using xylitol for a year and everybody has noticed great results: our dentists agreed that in a year we needed no professional dental cleaning, some of us managed to remineralize their teeth and get rid of initial caries (confirmed by X-rays). I use mainly mints and granular xylitol (just 1/4 tsp after each meal), sometimes gums. I have a question concerning granular xylitol. Do you think that only birch xylitol should be used or xylitol from other plant sources works just as well for teeth?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

There is no molecular difference as to whether its from birch or corn so its up to you which you use.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

I love hearing about stories like yours that show it works

[@veronicaw.1876]

Thank you, Dr.Rachel!

[@ahmesceanga6382]

What about xylitol pulling after the meal ?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

I think it dissipates too quickly that’s why it’s mints or gum Plus you don’t want to dilute the saliva

[@terriem3922]

If I injested 30 grams of any alcohol sugar, I would be sitting on the toilet all day. I didn't have saliva after radiation, until 18 years later I had my rotten teeth removed. I noticed within a week that my saliva came back. My immune system must have been making antibodies to the teeth infections. Teeth gone, antibodies gone. Saliva returned too late for teeth. I can't eat anything chewy with dentures. It dislodges them. I thought the heart problems were from erithritol?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Sorry to hear about your teeth. They did studies on both and found changes that may signal heart issues but again flawed research 🧐

[@TheMastertbc]

xylitol is apparently also toxic to dogs and cats so some of the sugar alcohols might be bad for some people or some species

[@ShazWag]

Gosh 30grams - that's two tablespoons! Who has that amount of xylitol every day? A study needs to have *ecological validity* , which that one clearly doesn't. A huge limitation and waste of research money.

[@Audrey-r6l]

30mg is what you will find in a can of soda. That's why they used that amount.

[@kimm5555]

Xylitol is how I learned my body cannot handle artificial sweetener. It destroys my gut.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Xylitol is generally well tolerated, but some people experience digestive side effects when they consume too much. The sugar alcohols can pull water into your intestine or get fermented by gut bacteria. This can lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1813

[@rickfowler3710]

If the goal is just to expose your teeth to it, can you not just use it as a mouth wash and not ingest it?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

It has found to not be as effective as a mouthwash but it would be better than nothing if you don’t wish to ingest it

[@HRBuddy376]

so xylitol upto 5g a day, one mint after meals or acid or sugary drinks is all that is needed and this won't upset your blood clotting

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

correct

[@AIbot-r1k]

Is there a good Australian made Xylitol mint?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

I'm yet to find any so if anyone has come across these let us know

[@deniselockett290]

Pur chewing gum in Australia​@@EvolveDentalHealing

[@thewatcher7823]

It affects my tummy before it does anything else. I don't find much benefit ingesting it. I think it's not helpful to the probiotics, which affect many parts of the body. Even the gut bacteria affects brain health and the immune system. Perhaps with large doses the immune system ends up cleaning up abnormal blood resulting from changes to nutrient levels that the body relies on gut bacteria to use properly. For my case, my reaction is unfortunate, I was quite hopeful how beneficial it sounded. Not sure if this is just my unique experience or if it's something more people should be aware of, so I think people should generally listen to their body and be the judge of that themselves. It's dangerous to some animals too, so pet owners should be cautious with it in their home.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

its a fibre so it pulls a lot of water into the gut so often you need to have more water to combat the issues or start with very small amounts

[@6Fiona6_P_6]

Talking about a flawed study. Anyone should know you can’t have a legitimate study/survey ect unless you have the bare minimum of 20 people or test subjects in it. So the mob who carried out this study failed before they even got to the starting gate. That study is illegitimate and rubbish… Another thing is did any of those 10 people have existing medical conditions they predisposed them to have blood clotting problems or tendencies or anything else that would’ve biased that study? It’s so flawed with holes that are so big you could drive a truck through those holes……⚛️☮️🌏

[@krzysztofpoznan5226]

My study says Xylitol is much, much better than refined sugar

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Love your study

[@minniegibson8722]

Doesn't it kill dogs if they ingest it?

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

yes it can so keep it away from them

[@pohkeee]

Every mammal has its own unique needs and vulnerabilities. That’s one reason why animals studies don’t necessarily translate to humans.

[@pohkeee]

First step in assessing “ research”… who paid for it? Is there conflict of interest. What’s the quality of the research plan, the sample and quality of the analysis. That automatically remove the bulk of “ reports” making it to Main stream media, which includes, print and streaming…sadly, I now have to find information from other countries…interestingly, some that pay for their citizens’ health needs, find that best practices in research are more beneficial in the long run. Places where big interests paid for political campaigns and influence policy….well, that should be self-explanatory. All that being said, I personally have weaned myself off of all sweeteners. It takes awhile, but I no longer miss it at all!

[@emine-qk2gl]

I HAVE TOOTHPAST WİTH XYLİTOL İT HELPS

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

fantastic

[@boyscout-p3u]

isnt xylitol relatively new so i wouldnt take something that hasnt been time tested. and i prefer the idea of removing something from your lifestyle instead of adding something to your lifestyle like adding statins and other lifelong prescriptions like xylitol. in my case i removed all forms of carbs from my diet and sugar bacteria simply cant survive in my mouth. no added expense, no experimentation with xylitol. no extra thing to do

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

unfortunately, most people struggle with your sort of diet or don't want to do it so having additional things they can do to prevent decay are extremely beneficial. And xylitol has been in use since 1891

[@boyscout-p3u]

@@EvolveDentalHealing im a fervent supporter of freedom of choice and it is important for people to be aware of all the choices that are available that they can try to improve their lives. the low carb/carnivore community has been quickly growing in the last few years even among medical practitioners around the globe. just sharing my personal experience and ideas.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Hi James I'm not having a go, I eat very low carb for the health benefits it offers as well as intermittent fasting but sadly many don't want to try this or can't sustain it. We only need look around insulin resistance is a major health issue and yet even with a type II diabetes diagnosis people are unwilling to make the lifestyle shifts. Tooth decay is rampant and so easily prevented and if diet is an issue then anything we can do to counter that is to be embraced. I wish everyone would stop eating processed foods, and refined carbs and yet cost of living is making this so out of reach for so many. Simple keto-like diet, with fat/keto burning actually makes one less hungry and therefore you end up eating less its just that many can't or won't make the transition. In western countries now sickness is big business so any little people like myself and you James can do to help and inspire others is greatly needed.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

also, my other videos talk about eating clean, paleo, keto and what foods to have to be healthy and prevent tooth decay. With optimum nutrition, we shouldn't need adjuncts like xylitol but until then I would prefer people use that over nasty chemicals found in most dental products and advocated by those who still think brush floss and fluoride are the answer when it is obvious this hasn't and isn't working.

[@stevedavis7324]

I wonder, did the report end with how often the test subjects had to change their underdrawers? LOL... I've been using xylitol for well over two years without any problems at all and it has helped with my oral care. I suppose I just don't care about idiot and unproven studies!!!

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

LOL, right?! Who knew xylitol could be such a game-changer? Glad you’re loving it! Keep that smile shining!

[@demaskatorr]

[@Adehead]

Did the test dummies have the jab

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Thank you for your comment! I love that you're engaging with the content and thinking critically about the study methods.

[@galat2710]

Thanks for the explanation to debunk the rubbish study to smear the helpful nature of Xylitol

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

My pleasure!

[@audreycolantuoni2414]

I admit I did not watch the entire video, but I just want to say that poor oral hygiene causes cardiovascular disease. Dentists know this fact. So do cardiologists. Xylitol prevents heart attacks because it promotes better oral health.

[@EvolveDentalHealing]

Hear hear