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Xylitol safety
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I want to know is xylitol as sugar substitute in beverages like fresh lemon water and food items is safe and does it has any side effects in long term?Also from which age one can start using xylitol as sugar substitute...can 10 year old use it as sugar substitute as it reduces chances of dental decay?
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Not recommend in children
It doesn’t reduce dental decay -it’s a myth
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