• @[email protected]
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    65 months ago

    If you want to take a look at the study, it’s right here. I took a quick look at it, and it seemed pretty good to me. Since I didn’t notice any obvious red flags, there could be something actually going on with xylitol.

    However, I wonder if anyone has seen similar results in other studies. Having a single study about this is nice, but I think I need a few more before we jump to any conclusions.

  • @PlasticExistence
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    -25 months ago

    It’s also extremely toxic to dogs. Sounds like it should be banned.

    • @CrayonRosary
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      85 months ago

      It should not be banned. It has legitimate therapeutic use for people with halitosis.

      • BuckFigotstheThird
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        -125 months ago

        There are other sugar substitutes that won’t kill dogs.

        • @CrayonRosary
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          155 months ago

          It’s not just a “sugar substitute”. It actively kills bacteria. It’s very good for your teeth, and treats halitosis.

            • @[email protected]
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              35 months ago

              He writes on a device that is made with child labor…

              It’s not the smell dumbo. How about you lose a few teeth and see how much you like it. If the risk of killing a some random dog you’re never going to see or touch is worth the issues of toothdecay/loss.

              This falls under the category: Your religion forbids YOU to eat bacon, it doesn’t forbid bacon for everyone else.

              • BuckFigotstheThird
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                5 months ago

                Holy strawman, Batman!

                Ya know what else kills bacteria in the mouth? Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.

                Regulate it. Got teeth so bad you need xylitol, get it from your dentist.

                • @CrayonRosary
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                  So… Someone gets it from their dentist and it still kills your dog. What changed? Nothing. It’s not a common sweetener. There are much more common sugar alcohols and plenty of other sweeteners entirely. Xylitol gum is sold specifically as xylitol gum because of it’s antibacterial properties.

            • @ZILtoid1991
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              25 months ago

              Should we also ban chocolate then?

    • @[email protected]
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      35 months ago

      Sodium nitrite is toxic to humans, but it’s used as a food preservative. Ever wondered why?