Persons who were fed a strict diet with regard to the type of sweeteners used (sucrose, fructose, and xylitol) displayed differences in salivary peroxidase activity. Xylitol consumption considerably increased the salivary lactoperoxidase activity. Persons habitually consuming a xylitol-containing diet may avoid certain oral inflammatory processes because of the antibacterial properties of the enzyme.
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