Is Gum Our Secret Weapon Against Ear Infections? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:41:52 +0000

Painful ear infections, common among children, are frustratingly heartbreaking for parents. But what if you could stave them off simply by having your kids chew gum?

Scandinavian researchers have found “fair evidence” to support the conclusion that children who chew gum containing the natural sweetener xylitol may have a lower risk of developing middle ear infections. In fact, regular consumption of xylitol in gum, lozenges or syrup was associated with a 25 percent reduced risk for such infections.

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Is Gum Our Secret Weapon Against Ear Infections? — Health Check