OT-Xylitol based gum

deltaforce

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Posted 12/5/2012 3:33 PM (GMT 0)

I wonder if anybody has a suggestion for Xylitol based gum, if I could just buy off the shelf in Costco or local drug store.

Thanks in advance.

notsosicklygirl

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Posted 12/5/2012 3:36 PM (GMT 0)

I used to chew this stuff all the time before I was diagnosed. Now I wouldn't touch it because I read it can give you D!

I've seen it at the regular grocery store.

quincy

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Posted 12/5/2012 5:44 PM (GMT 0)

I chew the Spry gum only....peppermint. 2 pieces for a few hours.

It doesn't give me diarrhea, but if I have another two later in the day...I'll for sure have more gas/discomfort.

I have to chew gum. I tried the other sugar gum called pure I think. Crap in a square...lasted about 3 minutes and hard as a rock.

I've never tried other xylitol gums, but this one so far is what I've stuck to.

q

MaxMilian

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Posted 12/5/2012 10:39 PM (GMT 0)

Xylitol is the sugar alcohol to cause the least amount of G.I disturbance I think. Sorbitol and more so, mannitol cause severe issues. I know I can't take sorbitol. Just changed my toothpaste and mouthwash to be sorbitol free.

allycat1418

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Posted 12/10/2012 1:58 AM (GMT 0)

If you want the xylitol gum for dental benefits but are worried about the gas/d, try a mouthwash with it. Just read the ingredients on the back and compare different kinds.

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