javamel:

You're correct. It's simple paranoia.

Most of the Ready-to-Drink shakes do not contain sugar alcohols and are absolutely fine. (Carb Solutions brand contain erythritol, if I recall.)

Powdered shake mixes are more likely to contain sugar alcohols. (And are nasty, IMHO.)

I like an Atkins shake every morning between Breakfast and Lunch and it's never slowed me down.

H