sugar alcohols

lacygirlcat
on 6/7/14 10:30 am - Morehead, KY

Does anyone have issues with sugar alcohol causing intestinal problems?

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 6/7/14 10:41 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Yes, lots of people are sensitive to them. They are notorious for causing diarrhea and cramping. I am actually more sensitive to sugar alcohols than sugar!

Lora

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Professor Sonja!!!!
on 6/7/14 11:36 am - Miami, FL

RNY on 08/15/12

I wish sugar alcohols would loosen up my bowels lol.

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Valerie G.
on 6/7/14 1:41 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA

DS on 10/31/05

Absolutely! Be wary of anything ending in 'tol'

Valerie
DS 2005

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H.A.L.A B.
on 6/7/14 2:34 pm

RNY on 05/14/08

If you have IBS you best to avoid sugar alcohol.

Even small Qty in chewing gums or in chewable vitamins bother me.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

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Sandy M.
on 6/7/14 11:06 pm - Detroit Lakes, MN

Revision on 05/08/13

Oh yeah. I learned my lesson the hard way when I bought a "protein bar" at work. I was miserable all afternoon and well into the next day!

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MsBatt
on 6/8/14 12:57 am

DS on 12/11/03

Oh yes. I made the mistake of buying some sugar-free candy. Never again!

burghblonde
on 6/8/14 11:27 pm

RNY on 05/12/14

Maltitol is the devil to me. It's an evil little bugger.

Erythritol, however, I seem to tolerate very well. It is used in a lot of Quest bars though, and I haven't tried them yet post-op so it may have a different affect on me now. I am praying it doesn't.