Xylitol is most often used for Oral Health.

Xylitol

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Xylitol is a nonnutritive sweetener (having little to no calories). Aside from being used in foods, it may also prevent cavities and alleviate allergic rhinitis. However, more research is needed.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Toothpaste with betaine, olive oil, and xylitol may reduce oral inflammation

In this 1-month randomized controlled trial in 26 adults, a toothpaste that contained betaine, olive oil, and xylitol reduced salivary levels of two inflammatory biomarkers.

New chewing gum is as good as chlorhexidine mouthwash for dental plaque control and gingivitis

Limited evidence for xylitol in dental cavity prevention

The effect of various oral interventions on cavity-causing bacterial counts

Xylitol for ear infections, respiratory infections, and dental cavities

Xylitol: Up-to-date scientific evidence.