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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Not found to be a friend, merely an associate?

[–] PlasticExistence -2 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If we banned things for being toxic to dogs, I would miss garlic, onions, grapes and chocolate so much...

[–] AncientFutureNow 6 points 2 weeks ago

It takes quite a bit of those things to kill a dog. Xylitol however...

[–] CrayonRosary 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

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