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What Does Xlear’s Lawsuit Mean for Physicians?

Xlear's xylitol maker sues the FTC to loosen evidence rules on health claims, signaling a deregulatory push that could reshape supplement marketing.

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7 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Nathan Jones advocates for xylitol as a health remedy.

  • 2

    He is suing the FTC over health claim regulations.

  • 3

    Kennedy’s administration is more lenient on health claims enforcement.

  • 4

    Xylitol approved as a food additive in 196

  • 5

    FTC's claims require substantial evidence since 198

  • 6

    Potential adverse effects of xylitol include diarrhea.

  • 7

    Xlear is expanding amid state-level changes against fluoridation.

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What Does Xlear’s Lawsuit Mean for Physicians?

Xlear's xylitol maker sues the FTC to loosen evidence rules on health claims, signaling a deregulatory push that could reshape supplement marketing.

  • by Arthur Allen

  • August 25, 2025

  • 10 min

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