Xlear, Inc.
Xlear, Inc. (pronounced “clear”) is the leading North American manufacturer of xylitol-based products. Xlear, Inc.’s mission statement is a dedication to producing the highest quality xylitol products for the enhancement of oral and upper respiratory health. xylitol.
Xlear, Inc. is headquarted in Orem, Utah.
Company History
In 1998 Dr. Lon Jones, a family physician based in Plainview, Texas was concerned about the health of his granddaughter, who suffered from recurrent ear infections. Rather than continuing to treat the ear infections with continual rounds of antibiotic drugs, Dr. Jones began to research possible techniques to prevent the ear infections themselves .
It was during this time that Dr. Jones became acquainted with studies being conducted by Tero Kontiokari and Dr. Matti Uhari of the University of Oulu in Finland with xylitol, a sweetener that occurs naturally in fruits, berries, vegetables, mushrooms, and the human body. These studies suggested that it was possible to create better upper respiratory health using through a natural product such as xylitol.
According to the studies, when exposed to xylitol, the bacteria that cause upper respiratory infections lose their ability to adhere to tissues, allowing the body to more easily wash them away.
Building upon the findings of the studies, Dr. Jones developed a xylitol based nasal wash and began to administer it to his granddaughter after every diaper change. Dr. Jones observed her infections ceased.
Following the success of the xylitol based nasal wash on his granddaughter, Dr. Jones had ten other children in his practice use the nasal wash in the same way. Over the next 11 months of regular use of this spray, these ten children experienced a 93% reduction in ear infections.
In 1999 Dr. Jones patented using xylitol in nasal applications and formulated the product that became known as Xlear Nasal Spray.
In 2000 Dr. Jones’ son, Nathan Jones, and associates Blaine Yates and Mike Hassey founded Xlear, Inc. in Orem, Utah, and began distributing Xlear Nasal Spray to the public.
Xlear Nasal Spray was unique to other nasal products in the marketplace. Unlike competing nasal decongestants, antihistamines, and other nasal sprays, Xlear Nasal Spray contains no drugs, no side effects, is safe for all ages, and completely non-habit forming. Its principle ingredient being xylitol, Xlear Nasal Spray functions to wash bacteria and pollutants while soothing and moisturizing the nasal passageway.
As Xlear Nasal Spray grew more popular with the general public, Xlear, Inc., began to receive calls and emails from people all over the United States, asking if they could purchase gum and mints that were made with xylitol. In response, Xlear developed a line of all natural products that are rich in xylitol and contribute to improve oral and overall health, including the Spry Dental Defense System.
Today, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as the leading manufacturer of xylitol based products and one of the leading educators about the benefits of xylitol.
Xlear, Inc. Timeline
2000: Xlear, Inc. was founded in Orem, Utah, by Nathan Jones, and associates Blaine Yates and Mike Hassey begins distributing Xlear Nasal Spray to the public .
2003: Xlear, Inc. launches the Spry Dental Defense System, a complete line xylitol rich products aimed at improving overall dental health, and XylosSweet, a sugar substitute made from 100% xylitol.
2004: Xlear Nasal Spray is recognized with a “Vity Award” for “Best New Natural Medicine” from Vitamin Retailer Magazine.
2006: Xlear, Inc. launches Rain Oral Mist, a natural xylitol spray designed to moisturize dry or irritated mouth tissues.
2008: Nathan Jones, founder of Xlear, Inc., is named a Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year .
Other Xlear, Inc. Xylitol Products
The Spry Dental Defense System: a complete line of toothpastes, mouthwashes, mints, gums, and other all-natural products sweetened with 100% xylitol.
XlyoSweet:a 100% xylitol sugar substitute that is interchangeable with sugar for most cooking applications and has 40% fewer calories than table sugar.
Rain Oral Mist: a natural xylitol Rain Oral Mist is sweetened with 100% xylitol and specifically designed to provide nutrients to the mouth which have moisturizing effects and encourage salivation.