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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Can xylitol-containing sweets reduce dental plaque accumulation?

In this meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials in 1,402 participants, consuming xylitol-containing sweets reduced the accumulation of dental plaque.

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

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: Up-to-date scientific evidence.