There was no difference between xylitol-containing gum and xylitol lozenges in preventing middle ear infections.īy the time they reach age 5, a majority of children have had at least one middle ear infection. Use of xylitol-containing gum, lozenges, or syrup did not appear to reduce middle ear infections in the children who already had respiratory illnesses.įindings from the studies suggested that xylitol-containing gum was superior to xylitol syrup for preventing middle ear infections in healthy children. The review examined three studies that included 1,826 healthy children and a single study involving 1,277 children with respiratory infections who were at high risk for developing ear infections. Many middle ear infections occur when bacteria accumulate in the eustachian tubes that connect the nose and ears, so the thinking has been that xylitol may also prevent ear infections by preventing bacteria from growing there. "While there is fair evidence to support a benefit, more research is needed to make a firm recommendation about using xylitol to prevent ear infections." Xylitol Curbs BacteriaĪlso known as birch sugar, xylitol is used in many reduced-calorie products including gums, candies, and some baked products.īecause it has been shown to curb the growth of some bacteria, some dentists recommend chewing xylitol-sweetened gum to prevent cavities. "These studies were all from the same research group in Finland," researcher Amir Azarpazhooh, DDS, of the University of Toronto, tells WebMD. The researchers conclude that stronger studies are needed to prove that xylitol prevents middle ear infections, but they add that the findings to date are promising. In their analysis of the studies, which included children attending Finnish day care centers, regular consumption of xylitol in the form of gum, lozenges, or syrup was associated with a 25% reduced risk for developing middle ear infections. 17, 2011 - Middle ear infections are common during early childhood, but the simple strategy of chewing gum with the sweetener xylitol just may be an effective way to help prevent them.īased on their review of three studies of healthy children from Finland, researchers found that there is "fair evidence" to support the conclusion that kids who chew gum containing the natural sweetener xylitol may have a lower risk of ear infections. Carnauba Wax: Harvested from carnauba palm leaves and used to give each piece of Epic Gum a finishing shine.Nov.Calcium Carbonate: A naturally-occurring mineral used as a coloring in favor of artificial bleaching processes.Gum Arabic: Sap from the Arabic tree for keeping every piece together.Other brands use soy, but we like to accommodate our friends with soy allergies. Sunflower Lecithin: Emulsifier used to ensure all our ingredients stay perfectly mixed.Natural Flavors: All-natural extracts and flavors to ensure that every bite of Epic Gum is delicious.Gum Base: It's what gives the gum its chew.Xylitol: Sweetens the taste, but mainly for the cavity-crushing punch your smile deserves.You don’t even have to take off your shoes to count ‘em: Here’s a comprehensive list of every ingredient we use in our gum and why we use it. In reality, we put nothing but the bare essentials in our Epic Xylitol Gum to ensure you get an all-natural, great-tasting, cavity-crushing piece of gum every. To those people, we awkwardly smile, nod our head, and close the door slowly… then lock it. Some of our customers say we must use a sprinkle of rainbow dust, a dash of sunshine, and a bottle of the feeling you get on a beautiful, dewy spring morning.
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