Despite the great similarities between the two, xylitol clearly has a number of health benefits. Unlike sugar and high fructose corn syrup, xylitol does not cause tooth decay. It has a low glycemic index (GI = 7) – it can be used by diabetics, it does not cause jumps in blood sugar levels. Unlike sugar, xylitol is absorbed slowly, and does not require an immediate insulin response from the body to be metabolized. It has almost 40% fewer calories than sugar ie. 2.4 calories per gram, compared to sugar’s 4 calories.
Benefits:
-It has a low glycemic index (GI = 7) and can be used by diabetics.
-It is absorbed slowly, and does not require the immediate response of insulin from the body to be metabolized.
-It has almost 40% fewer calories than sugar.
-Does not cause caries.
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