Xylitol is probably the best sugar alternative you can use. Dr. Ellie Phillips promotes it in her book Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye because the reseach has demonst

Xylitol is probably the best sugar alternative you can use. Dr. Ellie Phillips promotes it in her book Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye because the reseach has demonstrated that harmful bacteria are unable to utilize it for energy. I would assume since this is why it is beneficial to use in oral products, it would also provide the same benefits for stomach bacteria. It seems that erythritol is also unable to be used for energy. This is not true for all sugar alcohols; after exposure to sorbitol over a short period, bacteria can adapt to use it as an energy source. It also can contribute to reflux.