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What is Blood Sugar?
We use blood sugar (in the form of glucose) to fuel the processes in our body. Blood sugar is measured in milligrams of glucose per 100 millilitres of blood. Blood sugar levels are effected by eating too much, eating the wrong foods, a lack of physical activity, stress, medication, or by infection and illness. Diabetes and hypoglycaemia are common forms of blood sugar disorders.
High or low blood sugar levels are dangerous and can cause medical complications and even death if not treated. Shaking, sweating, confusion, a fast heart rate, seizures, loss of consciousness, and other adverse effects can result from abnormal amounts of blood sugar in our bodies. It is important to maintain and monitor our blood sugar levels, especially those with diabetes or hypoglycaemia.
A healthy diet can help regulate blood sugar levels and encourage normal metabolism. Table sugar and other carbohydrates can elevate blood sugar to unhealthy levels or cause reactions to the insulin that is subsequently produced. But don't give up that sweet tooth! There are natural and safe substitutes that can keep "sweet" in your vocabulary.
Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is crystalline in form and looks and tastes like sugar. Xylitol is all-natural, not artificial, and a normal substance used in everyday metabolism. Our bodies produce up to 15 grams of xylitol each day. Found mostly in fruits and vegetables, xylitol is perfectly safe for human consumption and has been given the FDA's safest rating as a food additive. Because xylitol is absorbed slowly and only partially utilized by the body, it contains 40% less calories than other carbohydrates, about 2.4 calories per gram. It has little effect on blood sugar levels. It is even safe for use by those with diabetes and hypoglycaemia.
Xlear Inc. has developed a number of xylitol based products that help you keep net carbs to a minimum and increase your overall health. Exceptional Health distributes and markets these products in South Africa. The purest pharmaceutical grade xylitol - Xylosweet is a wonderful alternative to sugar and can actually reduce the development of dental cavities. The Spry Dental Defense System, comprising Spry Dental Gums and Mints, Spry Oral Rinse and Spry Infant Tooth Gel are all sugar- free and clean the mouth, teeth and gums after meals. Xlear Nasal Wash flushes away pollutants, allergens, and infections in nasal passages that can lead to ear and sinus infections. Best of all, these products are sweetened only with the purest pharmaceutical grade xylitol and never add to your net carb intake.
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