7 Highlights

• Xylitol gum linked to fewer preterm births in Malawi study.
• Nearly 10,000 pregnant women studied over three years.
• • Gum use led to a 24% drop in preterm births.
  • Low-birthweight deliveries fell by 30% among gum chewers.
  • Malawi has one of the highest rates of preterm births.
  • Xylitol reduces bacteria associated with gum disease.
  • Study author Dr. Valentine was surprised by findings.