Xylitol And Candida?

Gilmore · 10-27-2010, 03:39 PM

Hi everyone. I'm curious about how xylitol helps with candida. I was emailed this article about xylitol benefits, and it's listed there as "Slowing the Growth of Candida".. but then it doesn't provide much of a description. I clicked on the reference link provided there , but it takes me to a clinical study on a french website. Can anybody explain to me in lamen's terms how xylitol helps with candida? Thanks in advance.

notsooldbroad · 10-28-2010, 05:04 AM

Great question! Anxious to see any replies.

kat819 · 10-28-2010, 05:28 PM

Xylitol does inhibit candida and some pathogenic bacteria, because the organisms think that it's sugar, try to eat it and starve to death. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone could consume enough xylitol to make a serious dent in the population of their entire body. Locally in the mouth with thrush, probably. I've had problems with yeast for five years, have used xylitol and it didn't make a dent in mine.

Xylitol is very successful for local use, primarily in the mouth and the nose/sinuses to reduce pathogenic bacteria and yeast. People who use it orally notice their mouths getting drier and drier as the normal sliminess from most of the oral bacteria is gone.

Gilmore · 10-29-2010, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the responses. Makes sense.

10-27-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
Gilmore Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Gallery: Gilmore	Xylitol And Candida? Hi everyone. I'm curious about how xylitol helps with candida. I was emailed this article about xylitol benefits, and it's listed there as "Slowing the Growth of Candida".. but then it doesn't provide much of a description. I clicked on the reference link provided there , but it takes me to a clinical study on a french website. Can anybody explain to me in lamen's terms how xylitol helps with candida? Thanks in advance.

10-28-2010, 05:28 PM	#3
kat819 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,561 Gallery: kat819 Stats: 263/227/163 5'9" WOE: PaNu/very low carb Start Date: 1st time 9/2003, third time's the charm 5/13/2010	Xylitol does inhibit candida and some pathogenic bacteria, because the organisms think that it's sugar, try to eat it and starve to death. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone could consume enough xylitol to make a serious dent in the population of their entire body. Locally in the mouth with thrush, probably. I've had problems with yeast for five years, have used xylitol and it didn't make a dent in mine. Xylitol is very successful for local use, primarily in the mouth and the nose/sinuses to reduce pathogenic bacteria and yeast. People who use it orally notice their mouths getting drier and drier as the normal sliminess from most of the oral bacteria is gone. __________________ There are essential amino acids and essential fatty acids, but there is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate -- Richard K Bernstein, MD A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light; but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. -- Max Planck

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10-28-2010, 05:04 AM	#2
notsooldbroad Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 57 Gallery: notsooldbroad Stats: 315/225/175 WOE: Atkins '72 then VLC Start Date: long, long ago	Great question! Anxious to see any replies.

10-29-2010, 10:00 AM	#4
Gilmore Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Gallery: Gilmore	Thanks for the responses. Makes sense.