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Xylitol anti­cavity debate settled, says DuPont

Consuming xylitol does prevent cavities despite recent uncertainty over its anti­caries properties, according to a DuPont study. Doubt was cast on the natural sweetener’s anti­caries effect last year when a Cochraine review declared there was little evidence. The review included data from over 5,900 subjects using xylitol­based lozenges, sweets, toothpastes, syrups, and tooth­wipes. However, using […]