Does Xylitol Cause Heart Disease? | Educational Video | Biolayne

Xylitol is metabolized rapidly:
Xylitol may have benefits on gastric emptying & only slightly affects blood glucose:

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[dr.elliephillips]

Thank you for such a good overview of xylitol. I’ve been in the xylitol dental world for 40 years and no one was EVER interested doing a study to show how effective it is for preventing plaque and oral health problems.
Bad oral health increases risk for stroke & chronic inflammatory disease.

[Come-What-May]

The reason why Xylitol isnt widely recommended is because it works.

[perserverance]

Short answer
They didn't measure Xylitol intake.
12:30.

[paulmarino]

Who funded the study? 97% of scientists whoever is funding them.

[mull]

Ahhhh, Finland here. Xylitol is used for teeth protection for years. It it caused heart problems there would be some sort of spike of heart attacks in the nation.

[testitestmann]

Don't forget, xylitol is much better for your teeth.

[AstonAcademia]

🌟 0:00 - Introduction
- Layne introduces the topic of xylitol and its potential link to heart disease.
- Highlights the importance of examining scientific evidence before jumping to conclusions.

🧬 1:00 - What is Xylitol?
- Explanation of xylitol: a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener.
- Commonly found in sugar-free gums, candies, and dental products due to its oral health benefits.

🔬 2:30 - Xylitol and Heart Disease Research
- Review of various studies investigating xylitol's impact on heart health.
- Emphasis on distinguishing between high-quality, controlled studies and less rigorous ones.
- Mention of some studies showing potential benefits of xylitol, such as improving lipid profiles and reducing inflammation.

⚙ 5:00 - Mechanisms of Action
- Detailed discussion on how xylitol is metabolized differently compared to other sugars.
- Explanation of xylitol's effects on blood glucose and insulin levels, suggesting lower risk factors for heart disease compared to regular sugar.
- Comparison with other sugar alcohols and sweeteners, noting that xylitol does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels.

✅ 7:00 - Conclusion and Recommendations
- Current scientific evidence does not support the claim that xylitol causes heart disease.
- Acknowledgment that while some concerns may arise from animal studies, these findings are not directly applicable to humans.
- Practical advice: moderate consumption of xylitol is generally safe and can be part of a healthy diet, especially for those looking to reduce sugar intake.

[MariaElena]

Some people have troubles with Xylitol, most do not. It’s healing my teeth and gums and keeps weight off.

[stephen]

Im chewing xylitol gum as i listen to this.

[strongnerd]

If I read and followed all these studies I wouldn’t eat anything…. Lol. Can’t even breath because the air is bad for you ….. Thanks for the breakdown Layne. One of the few still keeping it 💯 in the fitness and health community

[richardf]

You don't need to replace sugar with Xylitol to get the dental advantages.
Rinse with Xylitol mouthwash and/or use Xylitol toothpaste and go to the dentist a lot less often.
Xylitol kills the bacteria that causes cavities, it balances mouth pH which stops tooth erosion and it improves mouth and sinus moisture, which helps in dozens of healthful ways.
Eating a Xylitol-based mint or candy after meals is a very healthy thing to do.
Xylitol is very healthy.

[vtgirl]

Dentist Dr Ellie Phillips has been using and promoting xylitol for years and she looks very healthy!

[jackiemansfield]

I’m chewing xylitol gum right now after finishing my last meal of the day, at 1:27P. Just started doing that today, and will scrutinize the results. My teeth are my jewels and are very important to me.

[mikevaughan]

Is there any chance we can get an educational video on energy requirements for people suffering paralysis/missing limbs? I have a dear friend who is paralysed from the waist down who struggles to stay active enough to maintain weight. He is also joining me in the gym in the next week. Thanks Layne! I would appreciate it if people could thumbs up this comment in hopes Layne will see it! Thanks!

[kimatlastlooks]

Great explanation of this. One thing I always do when reading a paper is go directly to the end and see who's paying for it.

[Greg_Chock]

Wow, just like the erythritol scare a little while ago. At least the scaremongering taught me that our bodies make erythritol and xylitol endogenously. Increases my confidence that they are fine to use in moderation.

[gieslerbrad]

Xylitol gum and lozenges can save you from dental decay as well. Anyone taking medications (or street drugs) that cause dry mouth or have otherwise poor dental hygiene habits might want to consider adding xylitol to their daily routine. It has helped me avoid cavities and it seems to be pretty well established in scientific literature.

[Jordy-]

Too much Xylitol gives me the squirts, but I’ve yet to have a heart attack.
😂😂

[mxm]

In all seriousness, even if xylitol was dangerous, table sugar has historically caused more heart issues than xylitol ever has and likely ever will. People who put out this type of fear mongering content have no interest in helping others rather their interest is in benefiting from viral content.

[stephaneislistening]

It's amazing how careful with words we have to be today to express something that might displease the big guys. The Dr is doing a very good job here and walking the line very carefully. My thanks for his explanations !