Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Lower Preterm Birth Rates, Study Shows
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- 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.