Thanks, Barbara,

I have been eating a lo carb diet for 25 years. I'm physically fit and healthy and never, that I can remember, had any gastro-intestinal symptoms prior to eating some chocolates with maltitol. The cramps and bloating were unbearable. I've since learned that this experience is common to many people.

Some people I know withauto-immune disorders have complained of flare-ups after eating foods with maltitol. Are they connected or merely a coincidence?

I can't help but wonder whether something producing such powerful symptoms as maltitol could have hidden, long term dangers to our bodies and our health.

I hope others out there are asking similar questions and doing some research. Please write me what you know. Thanks again, Carma