February 2008

A Xylitol-rich Publication

Today Show!
Mäkinen on Xylitol
Cooking with Xylitol
Product Testimonial
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Spry Tooth Gel

Since February is National Children's Dental Health Month we thought we would highlight the Spry Tooth Gel, which is perfect for children that struggle with regular brushing. Tips for using Spry Tooth Gel:

· Apply the tooth gel to a cotton swab and apply it directly to the gums and teeth
· Add a couple of drops on your child's toothbrush before brushing.
· Add a few drops to the toothbrush after brushing, and let your child practicing brushing by herself.

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Did you happen to see the Today show earlier this month when Xlear's products were featured prominently in a segment about kids and cavities? If not, watch it now.

The timeliness of the segment is no coincidence as February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Check out the fun activity sheets for kids at ADA.org.

Our Xlear Perspective by Professor Kauko K. Mäkinen also touches on the subject of xylitol and cavities. We look forward to your feedback about this month's newsletter.

Xylitol—Nature's Own Sweetener Combats Cavity Formation

Kauko K. Mäkinen
Professor Emeritus (University of Michigan and University of Turku, Turku, Finland),
Affiliate Professor, University of Washington

Please read this whole story, along with others, at Xlear.com/perspective.

Personal Reminiscences

Kauko K. Makinen My experience with the outstanding health effects of the dietary sweetener xylitol dates back to 1969, when we began our scientific xylitol studies trials at my then-laboratory at the University of Turku, Finland, at the Institute of Dentistry. Our primary research target was the formation of cavities in the teeth.

Cavity formation (dental caries) persists as a major world-wide infectious disease that most people will experience at some stage during their lifetime. The caries infection is a bacterial disease that is strongly associated with the consumption of sugar. Too frequent and habitual consumption of regular sugar (sucrose) and several other similar carbohydrates, especially in their sticky form, can lead to cavities. Sugar is attacked by specific oral bacteria that are present in dental plaque, producing acids that can demineralize the enamel surface, leading to caries infection. Regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist are prerequisites for proper dental health care, in addition to observing a balanced diet.

· Read the rest of Professor Mäkinen's story at Xlear.com

Xylitol and Xlear in the News

New natural sweeteners may trigger a sweet shift
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 14, 2008

Dealing with dry mouth
Calgary Herald, February 11, 2008

How to Have a Sweet Life . . . Naturally
The Sydney Morning Herald, January 25, 2008

Winter Sniffles
Babies and Moms Radio, January 2008
(Fast-forward the audio to about minute 40).

Thirty-nine-month xylitol chewing gum programme in initially 8-year-old school
children: a feasibility study focusing on mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
International Dental Journal, February 2008

Cooking with Xylitol

This xylitol recipe is courtesy of the revised and expanded xylitol cookbook "Sweeten Your Life the Xylitol Way,"by Karen Edwards, PhD. The recipe book is available through Xlear.com.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup xylitol
2 TBS unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 TBS spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
4 oz maltitol-sweetened dark chocolate bars, chopped

In large bowl, cream butter with xylitol until fluffy. Gradually add applesauce during process. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into batter, and fold in chocolate. Drop ½ teaspoon of dough for each cookie onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cookies are soft when taken from the oven, but become more firm when stored overnight.

Yield: 3.5 dozen

Nutrition Info., Per Cookie: Calories: 41.8, Carbs 6.7g, Fiber: 0.5g, Fat: 2.2g, Sodium: 33.5mg, Net Carbs: 1.8g

Try this recipe, and send in your comments to crystalxlear@xlear.com. Also, if you have a favorite recipe, and we use it in the monthly Cooking with Xylitol section of our newsletter, we'll send you a free, one-pound bag of XyloSweet. Email recipes to crystalxlear@xlear.com.

Xlear Product Testimonial

"I have been buying Xlear Nasal Wash for two winters now. Of course we use it year round, but I have been buying the 3-pack and recommending it to my fellow workers that come to work with runny noses and sinus problems. We work in a casino, so there is a lot of smoke and germs from the money and the customers.

"I have sold six bottles of Nasal wash to my coworkers and have them all hooked on it. I would get 2 or 3 colds every winter, and this year I have had none. I have asthma also and have almost totally stopped using my inhalers since I use this on a regular basis.

"I also have my 3 year old grandson on this stuff since he had ear infections and bronchial problems as a young baby. He has been very healthy this winter. By the way, we live in Wisconsin and it is very cold here right now.

"Nancy G.
De Pere, Wis."

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