Erythritol vs. Xylitol for Preventing Cavities (Tooth Decay)-UPDATE: don’t eat! (See doc note below)
Channel: NutritionFacts.org
Date: 2023-01-09

Correction: 
00:10 IMPORTANT NOTE: Though the observational data does appear rife (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFOOzHKXCxw) with reverse causation, a new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9.epdf) published interventional data in mice and in vitro on 2/27/23 that suggests erythritol may indeed be harmful, and so I urge everyone to stop consuming it until we know more.
 
Both erythritol and xylitol are not just neutral, but they’re beneficial for dental health. Which one wins out?

I’ve seen xylitol toothpaste on the market, but not erythritol. Maybe someone will watch this video and come up with one!

Check out my other videos on dental health on the topic page (https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/dental-health). 

I also have a Preserving Your Teeth chapter in my upcoming book How Not to Age. (As always, all proceeds go to charity.) Stay tuned!

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