In this study, the goal was to test the benefits of maltitol and xylitol in a chewing gum, with or without brushing. In cases where regular brushing was performed, no chewing gum effects were observed ...

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In this study, the goal was to test the benefits of maltitol and xylitol in a chewing gum, with or without brushing. In cases where regular brushing was performed, no chewing gum effects were observed on bleeding and plaque. In the absence of brushing, chewing gum with xylitol or maltitol has provided a significant inhibitory effect on gingivitis compared to chewing gum without these two components (1).

In dentifrices, maltitol and xylitol have been shown to reduce plaque and decrease oral bacteria (2) and in particular, xylitol as a mouthwash or toothpaste has significantly improved most of the symptoms and quality of life limitations produced by xerostomia (dry mouth) ) (3).

Effective in reducing the onset of acute otitis media, the most common bacterial infection among children up to 12 years old, reducing the adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae to nasopharyngeal cells (4).

Aging and various dermatological disorders (eg irritant dermatitis) are accompanied by dry skin. Therefore, it is of great importance to identify and apply agents that can hydrate the skin, maintain cutaneous homeostasis and delay skin aging. The combined application of glycerol and xylitol effectively hydrates the skin, and improves its barrier function and mechanical properties. Thus, the combination of glycerol and xylitol can be a useful adjunctive therapy for dry skin and can also soothe age-related changes in the skin (5).

A formula of green tea, Vitamin C and Xylitol could increase the absorption of flavanol in green tea, improving the cellular antioxidant effects (6).

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(1) Effects of sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol or maltitol on the development of gingivitis and plaque: a randomized clinical trial.
Keukenmeester RS, Slot DE, Rosema NA, Van Loveren C, Van der Weijden GA.
Int J Dent Hyg. 2014 Nov

(5) Effects of maltitol and xylitol chewing-gums on parameters involved in dental caries development.
Thabuis C, Cheng CY, Wang X, Pochat M, Han A, Miller L, Wils D, Guerin-Deremaux L.
Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2013 Dec

(3) Products based on olive oil, betaine, and xylitol in the post-radiotherapy xerostomia.
Martín M, Marín A, López M, Liñán O, Alvarenga F, Büchser D, Cerezo L.
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother. 2017 Jan-Feb

(4) Xylitol for preventing acute otitis media in children up to 12 years of age.
Azarpazhooh A, Lawrence HP, Shah PS.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Aug

(5) The effects of locally applied glycerol and xylitol on the hydration, barrier function and morphological parameters of the skin.
Korponyai C, Szél E, Behány Z, Varga E, Mohos G, Dura Á, Dikstein S, Kemény L, Erős G.
Acta Derm Venereol. 2016 Jun

(6) Pharmacokinetics and Plasma Cellular Antioxidative Effects of Flavanols After Oral Intake of Green Tea Formulated with Vitamin C and Xylitol in Healthy Subjects.
Son YR, Park TS, Shim SM.
J Med Food. 2016 Feb

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