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Xlear Promotes XyloSweet Benefits for American Diabetes Month
Pure Xylitol Sweetener Offers Healthy and Safe Alternative to Sugar for Diabetics and People at Risk for Diabetes
| Source: Xlear, Inc.
OREM, UT--(Marketwire - November 6, 2008) - In recognition of American Diabetes Month,
observed annually in November, Xlear, Inc. is promoting the benefits of
XyloSweet as a healthy alternative to sugar for people with diabetes or who
are at risk for diabetes. American Diabetes Month draws attention to the
fact that 23.6 million Americans have diabetes, and one-quarter of them (or
5.9 million people) have yet to be diagnosed.
One way for people to enjoy sweet foods without the negative impacts of
sugar is to use a sweetener such as XyloSweet. The health benefits of XyloSweet extend to those that
have been diagnosed with diabetes and to the millions of Americans who are
unknowingly at-risk. The ADA offers a free test at
http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp to help people understand if they are
at risk for diabetes.
"In addition to the staggering numbers of undiagnosed diabetics in the
United States, approximately 41 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which
means that their blood glucose (sugar) is higher than normal, but not high
enough to be classified with diabetes," stated Blaine Yates, president of
Xlear, Inc. "Without intervention, individuals with pre-diabetes are at a
much higher risk for developing diabetes. Given the growth of diabetes
among adults, juvenile diabetes, obesity and tooth and gum problems, it
would be wise for all of us to consume less sugar and incorporate a sweet
alternative such as XyloSweet into our diets."
With XyloSweet from Xlear, consumers
will not only reduce their daily calories and carbohydrates, they can keep
the sweet, flavorful foods in their diets. XyloSweet is an all-natural,
100 percent xylitol sweetener that provides a safe way for diabetics to
sweeten everything from their morning beverage to an evening snack.
XyloSweet can be exchanged for common table sugar at a one-to-one ratio,
and because it dissolves, mixes and behaves like sugar, it can be used in
most recipes that call for common sugar.
XyloSweet metabolizes without insulin, creating a significantly lower
glycemic effect when eaten. It is absorbed slowly by the body, resulting in
a low glycemic index of seven compared to sugar's index of 87 or higher.
Xylitol is considered a sugar alcohol and has zero net effective
carbohydrates, which means xylitol is not digested and processed by the
body as a dietary carbohydrate.
XyloSweet is available through Xlear in single
serving packets, and one, three and five pound bags. The product can also
be purchased through one of thousands of retail outlets across the
country.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. (pronounced "clear") is recognized as one of
the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest
importers of xylitol in
the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing consumers with the
health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing
products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear
Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol, an award-winning, patented saline and
xylitol solution; a complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental
Defense System brand;
XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking,
baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy
Candy, a growing line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is
a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.