Um estudo sobre o desenvolvimento de um produto para o combate da cárie dentária associada à grupos de risco como diabetes e obesidade

Abstract

Xylitol is a type of natural and low-calorie sugar, when using sweeteners in the production of beverages and foods, industries currently take into account the amount of calories in the sweetener, because with the growing number of people who have metabolic disorders, and the need In order to reduce sugar consumption, research centers are looking for a substitute that acts in the prevention and treatment of diseases, one of the main properties of xylitol is anticariogenicity, as it does not have fermentability by bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, the possibility of its use in diets for weight reduction or weight control and the degree of similarity between its taste and that of sugar. In this segment, a product that has been attracting the attention of beverage and food manufacturers is xylitol, a product with great potential for application in the dental and medical areas, it has been proving effective in the fight against dental caries and in the treatment of other diseases such as diabetes, disorder in lipid metabolism and renal and parenteral injuries. Given all these reasons, the incorporation of xylitol represents a benefit both for people who need a controlled diet and for those who, despite not having metabolic disorders, are concerned with promoting health and physical well- being.