HealthAugust 4, 2026
xylitol
ZY-li-tol
Definition
A sugar alcohol used as a common artificial sweetener found in various foods and products.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'xylos', meaning 'wood,' because it was first isolated from birch wood bark in the 19th century.
In the news
The word is listed as one of the seven common sweeteners tracked by researchers to determine if they contributed to accelerated cognitive decline in study participants.
Diet Coke Might Be Hurting Your Memory, Study Suggests. Not Every Scientist Is Convinced.
Read the full article ↗New Jersey Digest