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Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute has been found to be lethal for dogs. Its effects on dogs looks scary. Have you taken Xylitol? Chances are, you probably already have. The study does not necessarily say it’s bad for humans, but your mind starts to wonder.

Within 30 minutes of consuming a small amount of a xylitol-sweetened product, the ASPCA says, dogs can experience a dramatic drop in blood sugar, and they usually begin vomiting, become lethargic and can have difficulty standing or walking. Some have seizures, develop internal hemorrhaging and lesions and suffer liver failure. As few as two or three sticks of xylitol gum could be toxic to a 20-pound dog, the ASPCA says.

Xylitol is used in an assortment of products: Jello sugar-free puddings and a wide variety of sugar-free gums, including Trident, Orbit, Stride, Icebreakers and Altoids. No more gum or Altoids for a while I guess. Maybe, humans are more tolerant to sugar substitutes.

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