Xlear Inc. History

Xlear Inc. was founded in June of 2000 to launch the company's first commercially available product, Xlear Nasal Wash. Since that time, Xlear Inc. has grown to be recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality, all natural Xylitol products including the Spry Dental Defense System product line-designed to substantially reduce tooth decay through the naturally-occurring benefits of Xylitol, and others.

Dr. Alonzo H. Jones, D.O., Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Texas Tech University Medical School studied the research pointing to the benefits of Xylitol (a naturally occurring sweetener) in the prevention of tooth decay and the effects of Xylitol on bacteria. He noted that upper respiratory problems had been steadily increasing since the early 1970s, owing to environmental factors that include poorly conceived drug therapy and the growing antibiotic resistance of many bacteria. He also understood that most upper respiratory infections including Otitis media (middle ear infections), asthma, sinusitis and allergies were linked to chronic inadequate nasal hygiene. Studies show that 90% of infection-causing bacteria enter through the nose. He set out to find a preventative treatment to address these growing problems.

In simple non-medical terms, clinical studies have shown that oral Xylitol administered in syrup and chewing gum reduces tooth decay and also reduces the incidence of ear infections by 30% and 42% respectively. The studies indicated that the bacteria found in the nose and mouth, responsible for tooth decay and infection, ingested Xylitol but could not metabolize it. This prevented the production of harmful byproducts. Further studies showed that where Xylitol is present, the ability of bacteria to adhere to nasal tissue was decreased by 50% - 68%, greatly reducing the ability of these bacteria to cause infection.

Based on this research, product formulation began and clinical studies followed with the product introduction to the market in June of 2000. In his own words, Dr. Jones explains his feelings about this revolutionary, patented product:

"When I first found out what using this spray did for children with recurrent ear infections, people with sinus disease, allergies and asthma, I was really excited. I wanted to share it with everyone."

Since that time, sales of Xlear Nasal Wash have skyrocketed. Scores of individual users evangelize the product based on their own personal experience and growing numbers of health practitioners are recommending Xlear to their patients.

Recognizing the dental benefits of Xylitol, in November of that same year Xlear Inc. introduced a line of dental products consisting of chewing gum and mints, as a delivery method for oral Xylitol. Then in May of 2003 Xlear Inc. launched the Spry Dental Defense System, adding Xylitol toothpaste to the product line and enhancing the delivery method of oral Xylitol for improved oral health.

Xlear Inc. continues to innovate, create and distribute the highest quality xylitol products available, including a new candy line that actually may help reduce cavities as it is chewed.