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Xylose

Sugars / Sugars and their derivatives
Also known as: Wood sugar

Description: Xylose is a white crystalline sugar. It contains five carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group. It may be used in diabetic diets as a substitute for sucrose.

Oral Uses

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    Xylose may alleviate symptoms. In diet, replace sugars by xylose daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

In diet, replace sugars by xylose daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

Xylose is available in powder form.
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