Why does sugar free candy do this to me?!
Why does sugar free candy do this to me?
If I have a few pieces of sugar free candy my stomach starts to bubble for hours. Last time it gave me diarhia. What the hell?
Additional Details3 weeks ago
Why is it that when I drink diet soda or use sweet n low it has no effect on me. I mean, I just ate three lifesavers and my tummy is going nuts.
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3 weeks ago
Why is it that when I drink diet soda or use sweet n low it has no effect on me. I mean, I just ate three lifesavers and my tummy is going nuts.
There is a chemical in Sugar free candy that will give you diarrhea.
When consumed in moderation, sugar alcohols should not cause any digestive side effects. However, some people are more sensitive and may experience some side effects at lower levels. One of the reasons that sugar alcohols are lower in calories and carbohydrates compared to sugar is that they are digested and absorbed in a different way. Sugar is digested in the small intestine by enzymes, however most sugar alcohols are digested in the large intestine by normally occurring bacteria. In the process of digesting sugar alcohols, some digestive side effects can occur, including flatulence (gas), colic, and diarrhea. Severity of the side effects will vary based on the individual, and the amount of product that is eaten. These side effects are generally similar for all sugar alcohols. Due to the presence of sugar alcohols in our products, we have included a warning statement on the package indicating that individuals sensitive to sugar substitutes may experience a laxative effect.
It has some kind of chemical in it!! It does that to everyone!
Probably uses 'Malitol' which is well known to cause gastric distress on most people.
It is the synthetic chemical that they use in it. That is why I don't eat it any more. Your body know how to process sugar because it is more natural. You really should not eat the sugar free candy, because in the long run it is not good for your body either. Eat a little candy in small moderation.
Next time you're visiting a pharmacy for some reason, ask the pharmacist about sorbitol. It's an extremely potent laxative, and it's not available over-the-counter.
It is, however, identical to the sorbitol used as a (non-sugar) sweetener in gums, candies, and soft drinks. Some people are immune to its effects, in such small doses as found in candies, but some people are especially sensitive to it (I am one of those people). Some manufacturers use trademarked names for it (such as Aspartame).
it's the sugar substitute they use, the side effect is, unfortunately, diarrhea and stomach cramps.