Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables.  The finnish name for Xylitol is "koivusokeri", or birch sugar, a reference to the extraction of Xylitol from birch bark.  Considerable amounts of Xylitol are formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes.  Although it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly absorbed  from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose.  In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to any diet.

Discovered simultaneously by French and German scientists in 1891, Xylitol has been safely used since the 1970's as an ingredient in gums and candies due to its unique and clinically proven dental benefits.  Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be utilized by bacteria in the mouth.  More recent research in laboratory animals has also shown that Xylitol may support healthy bones.*  The xylitol in this product is derived from a corn source.

Since 1968 NOW has been committed to providing high quality, affordable natural foods, vitamins and personal care products.  No compromises, no added costs, no unnecessary frills.

In addition to our Xylitol Plus with Stevia, NOW offers Xylitol and Stevia separately for your convenience, in a variety of forms.

We continue to provide certified organic or natural foods, grains, flours and seeds through health food stores.  As a family owned and operated business, we offer the health-conscious consumer three generations of honesty, quality, purity and commitment.

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, take one packet as desired.

Other Ingredient

Silica.

Contains no

salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or artificial sweeteners.
 
Stevia extract is a dietary ingredient.
 
Warning

Xylitol is safe for people, but harmful to dogs.  Do not feed to pets.
 
Disclaimers

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
 
Store in a cool, dry place.

About NOW Foods

In 1968, NOW Foods was founded under the belief that good health was not a luxury available only to the wealthy. For the past forty years, we have made it our life's work to offer health food and nutritional supplements of the highest quality, at prices that are fair and affordable to all those who seek them. Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health foods stores, an award-winning manufacturer, a respected advocate of the natural product industry, and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while we have grown considerably over the past four decades, one thing has never changed our commitment to providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.