My last post regarding emphasized the fact that the key ingredient in the spray is xylitol. Here’s a brief review of the effectiveness of  xylitol:

• Xylitol is an all natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables, and it is produced minimally by the human body.
• It’s the main ingredient in Xlear’s nasal spray.

THAT BEING THE CASE…..

IT’S WORTH CHECKING OUT!!

Here is some of the research that has shown xylitol’s usefulness in overall healthcare:

Study #1

Researchers:  Ly, Milgrom, Rothen, Marilynn

Year: 2006

Publication:  Pediatric Dentistry

Participants: The authors of this article wrote a review of all of the research until their present date [2006] in which they reviewed all clinical trials and research on the efficacy of xylitol toothpastes and sweeteners in dental care. They also reviewed other similar sweeteners.

Results: Based on the above mentioned extensive research, the research authors concluded that xylitol is proven to be effective in destroying the unclean bacteria found in plaque and saliva that leads to tooth decay, as well as in fighting cavities.

They also strongly encouraged clinicians and dentists to use and promote xylitol products, due to its dental effectiveness.

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Study #2

Researchers: Joseph Zabner, Michael P. Seiler, Janice L. Launspach, Philip H. Karp, William R. Kearney, Dwight C. Look, Jeffrey J. Smith, and Michael J. Welsh

Year: 2000

Publication: P.N.A.S.

Participants: 21 healthy people. 10 men and 11 women aged between 20-52 years.

Results: After conducting a 4 day, randomized, double-blind trial in which both a regular saline spray and a xylitol spray were used to combat nasal congestion in both nostrils of each participant was sprayed, the study found that the xylitol spray better relieved nasal congestion than the regular saline spray.

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Study #3

Researchers: Renowned medical microbiologist Carolyn Pierini, CLS CNC

Year: 2001

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Her sources are included in there as well.

Study #4

Dr. Devin McClean is a well known holistic physician and chiropractor who recommends xylitol for nasal congestion, especially Xlear’s Nasal Spray:

Study #5

Researchers: Joshua D. Weissman MD, Francisca Fernandez MD and Peter H. Hwang MD

Year: 2011

Publication: The Laryngoscope

Participants: 20 patients participated in a “randomized, double-blinded, controlled crossover pilot study.” The study compared the efficacy of xylitol nasal sprays vs regular saline nasal sprays.

Results: After 10 days of clinical trials, The xylitol participants experienced tremendous nasal relief from the xylitol, unlike their saline counterparts who actually felt worse. One xylitol patient experienced very minor, temporary stinging sensations in the nose.

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I hope you found this article to be interesting and informative.

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