Study: Chewing Xylitol Gum May Prevent Ear Infections

Four Finish studies conducted from 1998 to 2007 found that chewing xylitol gum may help reduce the frequency of ear infections in children prone to them.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener found in the fibers of many plants.  It has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar and is frequently added to chewing gum for its dental benefiting properties.

Read the full NPR article: Chew On This: Some Gum May Ward Off Ear Infections

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