Studies suggest that xylitol can inhibit the growth and proliferation of S. mutans bacteria and the occurrence of cavities. He also notes that to evaluate xylitol’s effects on blood clotting the study authors used xylitol levels that were “near and above the upper limit of concentrations seen in human fasting plasma samples.
” The authors also didn’t distinguish between xylitol received from the diet and the xylitol our bodies naturally produce. This happens through the glucuronate pathway—one of the pathways our bodies use to metabolize glucose, he said. Dr.
Attia concludes that “At best, this work shows that endogenous xylitol correlates with – but doesn’t necessarily contribute to – cardiovascular risk.” It seems that further research is needed. Studies suggest that the benefits of oil pulling are not limited to oral health.
These benefits are thought to be due to its polyphenols—especially catechins—which contain antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, and antioxidative properties. The researchers said the finding was significant because previous research had linked earlier infection with S. mutans with a higher incidence of dental cavities in children.
The study’s lead researcher Dr. Yihong Li, an associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at the NYU College of Dentistry, explained the potential reason for this: The good news is that cavities are largely preventable. By reducing bacteria levels in the mouth, making dietary changes, an.