Dr. Mercola August 30 2007 31,175 views
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound found in tea, may reduce the association between high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and diabetes, according to researchers from Rutgers University. HFCS, a liquid sweetener commonly used in soft drinks that contains both fructose and glucose, has been accused of causing diabetes, particularly in children, and a recent study further supported this theory. The study investigated 11 different soft drinks and found "astonishingly high" levels of reactive carbonyls, which are thought to cause cell and tissue damage. Reactive carbonyls are associated with diabetes, as they’re found in higher levels in the bloodstreams of people with the disease. Reactive carbonyls are linked with the unbound structure of fructose and glucose molecules in HFCS, and are not found in table sugar. However, the team of researchers found that adding EGCG to the soft drinks reduced the levels of reactive carbonyls. The finding may spur the creation of “healthier” soft drinks from companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi Co, which are looking to downplay some of the negative press that soft drinks have been receiving.
American Chemical Society’s 234th National Meeting August 23, 2007, Boston, MA (Food Bioactives and Nutraceuticals: Production, Chemistry, Analysis and Health Effects: Health Effects) Beverage Daily August 28, 2007
Yes. Peelu Dental Chewing Gum, the Cleansing "Toothbrush" Gum, is made with sorbitol, maltitol syrup, natural oil of spearmint/peppermint, and peelu extract from the Peelu tree in Asia and the Middle East. The fibers and extracts have been used for centuries for effective, natural dental care.
I chew it all the time. It melts in your mouth.
Big Red has none of that ,It has a similar taste to Dentyne
try it..it does get so frustrating.
samuri, you could try chewing parsley as well.
As far as I know, "Extra" has always been sweetened with sugar alcohol (xylitol). I can't say for certain though, since it's been a long time since I've bought gum.
Don't get gum with sugar or sweeteners other than xylitol though, or it will destroy your teeth.
Trident chewing gum has xylitol rather than Splenda or aspertame. They have several flavors and I have liked them all.
I have been using Stevia to sweeten my tea, but have not had good success with it in cooking. I am trying to replace white flour with coconut flour in my recipes and need a sweetener other than sugar. Any suggestions?
It might be wise to be a bit cautious with Mint extract, Tincture or Spirits. For people with a predisposition to tachycardi, it has been known to potentially trigger an episode, as can Rosemary and Siberian Ginseng. For breath freshening, parsley is often helpful and also clorophyl.
Blessings
Dr. Trudy
For breath, I use pure peppermint oil and put one drop on my tongue.