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Old Sat, Feb-01-03, 21:28
wdgtadkns wdgtadkns is offline
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Has anybody had a diarrhea reaction to ingesting Maltitol? I happened to notice the back of the carbolite candy bars I eat and it said the product could cause diarrhea. Now I am wondering if this is the reason for my diarrhea. Anybody else ran into this from Maltitol?
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YEP! Maltitol cripples my intestines! I completely avoid it like the plague now.
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Yes, maltitol has an interesting side-effect: it is a VERY POWERFUL LAXATIVE. Pay close attention to the recommended serving size on the label. they aren't kidding. Exceeding it may mean staying VERY close to a bathroom.

On the other hand, I get diarrhea whenever I am on Atkins. (Most people get constipated.) So I take a daily capsule of psyllium husk and all is well.

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