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Interestingly, the NeilMed sinus rinse I use has a "xylitol added" version. But you can also buy the regular saline-bicarb powder on Amazon, thank God. Xylitol
by AlbertCory 2y ago
Interestingly, the NeilMed sinus rinse I use has a "xylitol added" version. But you can also buy the regular saline-bicarb powder on Amazon, thank God.
Xylitol! Who TF wants that up their nose?
- 542458 2y agoXylitol in nasal spray helps pull liquid into the nasal passages which helps if you have dry nasal passages and reduces your risk of contracting airborne infections. The amount of Xylitol is also tiny compared to what you get from even natural sources (which, granted, is different than inhaling it).
- skmurphy 2y agoXylitol kills strep bacteria and breaks down biofilms. It's a useful addition to toothpaste and sinus rinse to help breakdown plaque and prevent ear infections or throat infections by strep bacteria. It's also used in wound care formulations as a paste applied to a wound to help inhibit biofilm formation that slows healing.
- AlbertCory 2y agoWell, that might be. However, the Precautionary Principle applies here for me: saline and bicarb just mimic the chemistry inside your nose. Xylitol isn't necessary, so why introduce it? Who knows what side effects it might have? YMMV.
- skmurphy 2y agoReasonable men may differ.