Now Foods Xylitol 454gr

• 1/3 Fewer Calories Than Sugar
• Pure and Natural Sweetener
• Excellent Alternative to Sugar

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol present in various fruits and vegetables, in small amounts. THE Xylitol of NOW Real Food derived from non-genetically modified corn. It is similar to sugar in consistency and taste, but has fewer calories and is ideal for diabetics.

Unlike sugar, it is absorbed slowly. Thus, it does not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar. It offers 40% fewer calories, ie 2,4 calories per gram compared to the 4 calories provided by sugar, while it has about the same sweetness as sugar and an extremely cool taste.

Despite the similarities between the two, xylitol does not cause caries and inhibits the growth of oral bacteria, in contrast to the known effects of white sugar. The mouth, middle ear and upper respiratory tract are prone to a range of bacterial infections. Xylitol does not create a favorable environment for their growth, like sugar.

Continuous moderate intake of xylitol leads to an increase in bone volume and their content of minerals, calcium and phosphorus. Xylitol prevents catabolism stress, ie excess nitrogen, enhances postoperative protein synthesis, while helping to prevent stress-induced weight loss. Finally, it seems to have a positive impact on collagen metabolism.