Item: NOW6988
Product: Xylitol Plus packets (70 packets per box)
Sale: $7.98 (Reg. $9.98)
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Packet
Servings Per Container 70
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ONE PACKET PROVIDES Calories Total Carbohydrate Sugar Alcohol (as xylitol) Stevia Extract (leaf)(stevia rebaudiana)(min. 80% rebaudioside-A) |
Amount Per Serving 2.3 1.76 g 1.72 g 45 mg | % Daily Value * <1% * |
Serving Size: 1 Packet (2.04 g)
Suggested Use: For best results, simply replace each 1/2 teaspoon of sugar with 1 convenient Xylitol packet to enjoy the reduced calorie sweetness that nature intended.
Xylitol Plus Fact Sheet
LIKELY USERS: People on low-carb diets; people on calorie-restricted diets; people on restricted blood sugar diets; people concerned about dental caries (cavities).
KEY INGREDIENT(S): Xylitol crystals and Stevia
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts of various fruits and vegetables. The Finnish name for Xylitol is "koivusokeri", or birch sugar, a reference to the extraction of Xylitol from birch bark. NOW® Pure Xylitol is derived from a corn source. Considerable amounts of Xylitol is formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes. Although it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly absorbed from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose. In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to any diet. Discovered simultaneously by French and German chemists in 1891, Xylitol has been safely used since the 1970's as an ingredient in gums and candies. Dentists and Nutritionists alike encourage the use of Xylitol due to its unique and clinically proven dental benefits. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be utilized by bacteria in the mouth. Xylitol...a safe alternative for your sweet tooth.
Stevia has been used by native peoples in South America primarily as a sweetener, a practice adopted by European colonists. The indigenous tribes also used stevia to treat diabetes. During World War II, stevia was grown in England as a sugar substitute. The greatest use of stevia as a sweetener today can be found in Japan. Stevosides give stevia its sweetness. Stevoside is between 100 and 200 times sweeter than sugar. Early reports suggested that stevia might reduce blood sugar (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), although this has not been confirmed in all reports.
MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES:
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES:
No artificial sweeteners
Pesticides: Absent (at ppm level)
Derived from corn, but contains no significant amount of corn proteins
AMOUNT TO USE:
One or more packets, as desired. Contains 2 grams per packet.
Large doses (30-50 grams) may have a laxative effect.
SYNERGISTS:
Flavor mixes well with other sweeteners, can be blended with them to “cut” them and improve the flavor.
CAUTIONS:
Contains 2 grams per packet. Large doses (typically 30-50 grams, or 15-25 packets) may have a laxative effect.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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