2006-08-13 17:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by wrps_sd 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
The substitutes that end in "ol" are what are called sugar alcohols and these can pull liquid into the bowel and cause diarrhea and other digestive upsets.
Some people are more sensitive than others, so the amount you can eat without symptoms varies from person to person. But if you eat a huge amount, pretty much everyone will have loose bowels.
Other types of sweeteners are less likely to cause diarrhes, unless you happen to be sensitive to them or eat tons. Even nature sugars can have this effect- molasses was an old-fashined constipation treatment.
Beware of even sugar-free products labelled "made with Splenda" if you have this problem because they are allowed to use xylitol and sorbitol in addition to the Splenda, a labelling loophole I wish the FDA would close.
Xylitol has one nice "side effect" as well, since it helps to prevent cavities.
2006-08-13 17:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-18 18:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Delmar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xylitol Diarrhea
2016-09-28 07:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Xylitol can cause diarrhea. Sugar substitutes do nothing but harm to a person's body, so I would reccomend sticking to regular sugar. If you are a calorie counter, just cut your sugar intake in half; it's a lot safer and healthier for you.
2006-08-13 17:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by t13fool 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes and those sugar substitutes any of them are linked to cancers. stay away from them try natural sugars such as honey, maple syrup, or even stevia is better than the artificials by far.
2006-08-13 17:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes any sugar sub can do this if you are sensitive to it, like sucrose and maltose. Just don't eat too much of it.
2006-08-13 17:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, most sugar subsitutes can cause diarrhea and gas.
2006-08-13 17:47:37 · answer #7 · answered by designer_bunnie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can, if you're sensitive to it; abdominal pain, too. The same goes for sorbitol.
2006-08-13 17:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, loose bowel movements and maybe some gas as well. I used to remember why.
2006-08-13 17:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that can be a side effect of that chemical for some people... So if you feel the foam... make a mad dash home.
2006-08-13 17:48:31 · answer #10 · answered by Guzzy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋