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Title: Now brand xylitol
Post by: Joanne on October 18, 2010, 10:10:13 PM

Should I throw away my Now brand xylitol?
I never realized that it was derived from corn instead of birchwood
Is it ok to use it up or is it hurting my (very slow) weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)?

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: mouseissue on October 19, 2010, 11:42:42 AM

Hi Jo,  :)

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol.
Sugar alcohols are sugar alcohols no matter which plant they originate from.
Our bodies do not know the difference and handle them the same way.

BTW, NOW Foods Xylitol is made from cornhusk and NOT corn kernels which are LOADED with sugar.

Here's a quote from NOW Foods website about Xylitol:

"Xylitol is technically not a sugar but rather a sugar alcohol (polyol). Unlike other well-known sugars like sucrose, fructose, sorbitol and dextrose that have 6 carbon atoms, Xylitol contains only 5 carbon atoms. Unlike sugar Xylitol is slowly absorbed, does not cause a rapid blood sugar increase and does not require an immediate insulin response from the body to be metabolized. Its unique characteristic accounts for the fact that this reduced calorie sweetener boasts 40% less caloric impact at 2.4 calories per gram versus 4 calories for sugar. Xylitol provides approximately the same sweetness as sugar with a slight cool sensation."

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: mariairam on November 18, 2010, 02:45:24 PM

so is it goo or no? cuz i  have this brand too.... ???

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 19, 2010, 07:40:29 PM

What does the label say on the package?

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: umpa on November 24, 2010, 08:48:30 AM

Your xylitol should be a zero. ;)

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: sistabec on November 24, 2010, 10:05:16 PM

Where can I find this in the Asheville area?

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: umpa on November 26, 2010, 08:16:49 AM

Over by Sams club there is a Earth Market.In the same complex as Platos closet at Westgate Shopping Plaza.Its cheaper online.Netrition and amazon carry it.Netrition the shipping is $4.99 flate rate. ;)

Title: Re: Now brand xylitol
Post by: PeterBoy on November 30, 2010, 01:20:00 AM

it is a great product to use , it may not fits you but it is very effective .