Research progress in medical application of xylitol
Xylitol is widely used in industries,agriculture,food,medicine,and other fields,and its polyol properties have been well known in the application of caries inhibitors for decades.At present,more medical applications and researches of xylitol are mainly focused on the health care and prevention of metabolic syndrome,diabetes,and obesity related to sugar consumption.This is because xylitol has the characteristics of a low glycemic index,low calorie intake,and metabolism independent of insulin.It can lower blood sugar,reduce visceral fat accumulation,and reduce weight.At the same time,it has multiple effects such as regulating lipid metabolism,bone metabolism,and gut microbiota.This gives xylitol,a healthy sweetener,great potential for future applications.
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