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Xylitol Gum May Protect Against Ear Infections, But It Takes Work : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

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Giving children gum with xylitol, a sugar substitute, appears to reduce the risk of ear infections by 25 percent. But it takes a lot of chewing each day to achieve that result.

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Tags: Infection, Ear, Ear Infection, Xylitol, Healthy Living, Children's Health

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lhjHealthLadies LHJ Health Editors

Been reading interesting health benefits of sweetener xylitol lately. Latest: could stave off kids' ear infections. http://t.co/yvxhy8MU

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