Well Blog: Really? The Claim: Chewing Gum Can Prevent Ear Infections

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 11:50 in Health & Medicine

Xylitol, a natural form of sugar found in some chewing gum, can inhibit the growth of bacteria responsible for many ear infections.

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