Total Sweet 100% Natural Xylitol, 1kg

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Chewing gums containing xylitol and sorbitol may affect caries development. [27] Xylitol-containing chewing gums displayed anticariogenic properties in all protocols, but it was unclear whether this effect was due to increased saliva flow. [27] A Cochrane review suggested a positive anticariogenic effect of xylitol-containing fluoride toothpastes when compared to fluoride-only toothpaste, but there was insufficient evidence to determine whether other xylitol-containing products can prevent caries in infants, children or adults. [28] Earache [ edit ] Evidence from longer term observational studies on weight show conflicting results but this type of research is limited and the findings cannot be directly linked to sweetener intake.

Xylitol has about the same sweetness as sucrose, [12] but is sweeter than similar compounds like sorbitol and mannitol. [6] This means that most of those sweet coatings on pills, and also one of the ingredients in many chewy vitamins is an artificial sugar substitute, and this is often xylitol. After this, your dog is likely to be put on a sugar intravenous drip to regulate blood sugar levels and kept under close monitoring for two to three days. If the liver is affected, it's far more serious and will normally require specialist lifesaving treatment. Is xylitol dangerous to other pets in the household? All sweeteners in Great Britain undergo a rigorous safety assessment before they can be used in food and drink. All approved sweeteners are considered a safe and acceptable alternative to using sugar. The law determines how much sweetener can be used and in which products.Mäkinen, Kauko (20 October 2016). "Gastrointestinal disturbances associated with the consumption of sugar alcohols with special consideration of xylitol: Scientific review and instructions for dentists and other health-care professionals". International Journal of Dentistry. 2016: 5967907. doi: 10.1155/2016/5967907. PMC 5093271. PMID 27840639. Signs of poisoning can be rapid or delayed, but you should never wait for symptoms to appear before seeking veterinary help. This could put your dog’s life at risk. In most cases, symptoms will start to appear within 30 minutes but can take up to 12 hours to develop in some cases. What are the symptoms of xylitol poisoning? With this in mind, this article will introduce you to five surprising things that can contain xylitol that might not be immediately obvious to you, and which could harm your dog if they are given such products or eat them accidentally. Read on to learn more. Vitamins and supplements Obviously using sugar to achieve this sweet taste would completely negate the point of using such products, and as a result of this, artificial sweeteners are used in its place – and the most common of these is of course once again, xylitol. Keep xylitol products out of reach of all pets in the home What should I do if my dog has eaten xylitol?

Wrolstad, Ronald E. (2012). Food Carbohydrate Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. p.176. ISBN 9780813826653 . Retrieved 20 October 2012– via Google Books. Xylitol". United States Code of Federal Regulations. Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption, Special Dietary and Nutritional Additives. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 1 April 2012. CFR Title21, Part172, Section172.395. EFSA pannel (June 2011). "Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol and plaque acid neutralisation (ID 485), maintenance of tooth mineralisation (ID 486, 562, 1181), reduction of dental plaque (ID 485, 3085)". EFSA Journal. 9 (6): 2266. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2266. Jain, H.; Mulay, S. (March 2014). "A review on different modes and methods for yielding a pentose sugar: Xylitol". International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 65 (2): 135–143. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2013.845651. PMID 24160912. S2CID 39929588. a b "Food legislation". polyols-eu.org. European Association of Polyol Producers. 22 March 2017 . Retrieved 7 February 2019.

Xylitol is also found as an additive to saline solution for nasal irrigation and has been reported to be effective in improving symptoms of chronic sinusitis. [14] Xylitol can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels) as a dog’s pancreas will confuse it with real sugar, which makes it release more insulin. The insulin then removes the real sugar in the body, leading to plummeting blood sugar levels. Another reaction to xylitol is liver failure and this is even more serious, but it’s not known what causes this to happen. How much xylitol is dangerous to dogs?

Tiefenbacher, Karl F. (2017). "Technology of Main Ingredients – Sweeteners and Lipids". Wafer and Waffle. Elsevier. pp.123–225. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809438-9.00003-x. ISBN 978-0-12-809438-9. a b Schmid, R.D.; Hovda, L.R. (2016). "Acute hepatic failure in a dog after xylitol ingestion". Journal of Medical Toxicology. 12 (2): 201–205. doi: 10.1007/s13181-015-0531-7. PMC 4880608. PMID 26691320. Xylitol is a very popular sugar substitute which is prized for its lower calorie content and low glycaemic index, and it’s also thought to be better for human dental health. With that being said, although xylitol is safe for humans to consume, sadly it can be highly poisonous to dogs. The Pet Poison Helpline received 5,846 calls about dogs accidentally ingesting this ingredient in 2020 alone.

Is xylitol dangerous to other pets in the household?

There have been reports that the use of sweeteners is linked to other health issues but the evidence base for this is limited. Cancer Research UK has said sweeteners do not cause cancer. Whilst mouthwashes aren’t things your dog is apt to get into by accident, many people who take proper care of their dogs’ teeth use canine dental rinses as part of their routine, and these are perfectly fine – but never substitute them with products for people. Lip gloss and other types of makeup If you suspect that your dog has eaten something containing xylitol, you need to get them to the vets straight away as it can be absorbed into the blood stream rapidly. The reason xylitol poisoning in dogs is so serious is because it can cause low blood sugar levels, also known as hypoglycaemia, which can be fatal. This is due to the fact that the canine pancreas confuses it with real sugar, causing this organ to release more insulin, which then removes the real sugar from the body, meaning blood sugar levels will plummet. Xylitol can also cause liver failure, but veterinary experts are currently unsure as to exactly why this happens. How much xylitol is poisonous to dogs? We’ve put together this guide on xylitol poisoning in dogs to explain why this ingredient is so toxic for your pup and outline the signs to look out for if they do manage to get their paws on it. What is xylitol?

In 2011, EFSA approved a marketing claim that foods or beverages containing xylitol or similar sugar replacers cause lower blood glucose and lower insulin responses compared to sugar-containing foods or drinks. [16] [32] Xylitol products are used as sucrose substitutes for weight control, [16] [22] as xylitol has 40% fewer calories than sucrose (2.4kcal/g compared to 4.0kcal/g for sucrose). [16] [33] The glycemic index (GI) of xylitol is only 7% of the GI for glucose. [34] Adverse effects [ edit ] Humans [ edit ] Total Sweet is Europe’s leading brand of natural xylitol and is made from sustainable European birch and beech wood. Xylitol looks, feels and tastes like sugar and can be used in cooking or to sweeten hot drinks, fruit or cereal - just like the real thing. Xylitol (sometimes called wood sugar or birch sugar) is a common sugar substitute that can be toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can be fatal. Emil Fischer, a German chemistry professor, and his assistant Rudolf Stahel isolated a new compound from beech wood chips in September 1890 and named it Xylit, the German word for xylitol. The following year, the French chemist M.G. Bertrand isolated xylitol syrup by processing wheat and oat straw. [5] Sugar rationing during World WarII led to an interest in sugar substitutes. Interest in xylitol and other polyols became intense, leading to their characterization and manufacturing methods. [6] [7] Structure, production, commerce [ edit ]

What are the symptoms of xylitol poisoning?

No serious health risk exists in most humans for normal levels of consumption. The European Food Safety Authority has not set a limit on daily intake of xylitol. Due to the adverse laxative effect that all polyols have on the digestive system in high doses, xylitol is banned from soft drinks in the European Union. Similarly due to a 1985 report, by the E.U. Scientific Committee on Food, stating that "ingesting 50g a day of xylitol can cause diarrhea", tabletop sweeteners, as well as other products containing xylitol are required to display the warning: "Excessive consumption may induce laxative effects". [18] Metabolism [ edit ] Xylitol has 2.4 kilocalories of food energy per gram of xylitol (10 kilojoules per gram) according to U.S. and E.U. food-labeling regulations. [19] [3] The real value can vary, depending on metabolic factors. [20] Finally, chocolate and sweets made for people with diabetes need to be made without added sugar, and a wide range of different sugar substitutes are used within them. However, as is the case with most products that contain sugar substitutes, xylitol is once again the most widely used product, and one that can be found in a huge range of different types of products and brands. Jerzsele, A.; etal. (2018). "Effects of p.o. administered xylitol in cats". Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 41 (3): 409–414. doi: 10.1111/jvp.12479. PMID 29430681.