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DZLS
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Polyols are slowly and incompletely absorbed from the small intestine into the blood. Absorbed polyols are converted to energy by processes that require little or no insulin. Some of the polyol that is not absorbed into the blood is broken down into fatty acids in the large intestine.
Since they are incompletely absorbed by the intestine, over-consumption may produce a laxative effect in some people. They are often used in "sugar free" candies and syrups. They have about half to three-fourths as many calories as sugar. They also do not promote tooth decay.
Although they are much preferable to sugar, low-carb dieters may still wish to avoid them because some people report that sugar alcohols act as "trigger foods," causing carb cravings or binges.
Since they are incompletely absorbed by the intestine, over-consumption may produce a laxative effect in some people. They are often used in "sugar free" candies and syrups. They have about half to three-fourths as many calories as sugar. They also do not promote tooth decay.
Although they are much preferable to sugar, low-carb dieters may still wish to avoid them because some people report that sugar alcohols act as "trigger foods," causing carb cravings or binges.
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Aries13
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A sugar alcohol is a hydrogenated form of carbohydrate, whose carbonyl group (aldehyde/ketone) has been reduced to a primary or secondary hydroxyl group. They are mostly used for replacing sucrose in food....like in combination with high intensity artificial sweeteners to counter the low sweetness.As a group, the sugar alcohols are not as sweet as sugar and they're also they are less caloric than sugar. Their flavor is similar to sugar and they can be used to mask the unpleasant aftertastes of some high intensity sweeteners.Some sugar alcohols can make a cooling sensation in the mouth (when highly concentrated) for ex: sugar-free hard candy or chewing gum. Sugar alcohols are not metabolized by oral bacteria, and so they do not contribute to tooth decay. They do not brown and caramelize when heated.
Sugar alcohols are usually incompletely absorbed into the blood stream from the small intestines by insulin-independent means, resulting in a smaller change in blood glucose than "regular" sugar. This property makes them popular sweeteners among diabetics and people on low-carbohydrate diets. However, as for many other incompletely digestible substances (such as dietary fiber), overconsumption of sugar alcohols can lead to bloating and diarrhea. With continued use, most people develop a tolerance to sugar alcohols and no longer experience these symptoms. As an exception, erythritol is lost through urine.
Also, too much of them will cause you to have very uncomfortable cramps/cramping. So be careful .....a stick of gum here and there is ok, but a few candy bars that have up to 30g SA each will hurt you....Besides, if you want to eat clean, screw the sugar alcohols and stay away from chemicals as much as possible
*Hope this helps
Sugar alcohols are usually incompletely absorbed into the blood stream from the small intestines by insulin-independent means, resulting in a smaller change in blood glucose than "regular" sugar. This property makes them popular sweeteners among diabetics and people on low-carbohydrate diets. However, as for many other incompletely digestible substances (such as dietary fiber), overconsumption of sugar alcohols can lead to bloating and diarrhea. With continued use, most people develop a tolerance to sugar alcohols and no longer experience these symptoms. As an exception, erythritol is lost through urine.
Also, too much of them will cause you to have very uncomfortable cramps/cramping. So be careful .....a stick of gum here and there is ok, but a few candy bars that have up to 30g SA each will hurt you....Besides, if you want to eat clean, screw the sugar alcohols and stay away from chemicals as much as possible
*Hope this helps
Lifterforlife
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Xylitol is actually a very beneficial sugar alcohol. Great for the gums(yours). Sorbitol to a lesser extent.
Xylitol is clinically proven to Fight Cavities
1: J Dent Educ 2001 Oct;65(10):1106-9 Related Articles, Books, LinkOut
The effect of non-cariogenic sweeteners on the prevention of dental caries: a review of the evidence.
Hayes C.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. [email protected]
The role of sugar substitutes such as xylitol and sorbitol in the prevention of dental caries has been investigated in several clinical studies. The purpose of this report is to review the current published evidence regarding the relationship between sugar substitutes and dental caries. A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and EMBASE and included studies published from 1966 to 2001. Studies that included human subjects and were published in English were included in this review. A total of fourteen clinical studies were reviewed that evaluated the effect of sorbitol or xylitol or the combination of both sugar substitutes on the incidence of dental caries. Most of the reports were of studies conducted with children outside of the United States. These studies demonstrated a consistent decrease in dental caries, ranging from 30 to 60 percent, among subjects using sugar substitutes as compared to subjects in a control group. These caries rate reductions were observed in subjects using xylitol or sorbitol as the sugar substitute in chewing gum or toothpaste. The highest caries reductions were observed in subjects using xylitol. These findings suggest that the replacement of sucrose with sorbitol and xylitol may significantly decrease the incidence of dental caries.
Xylitol is clinically proven to Fight Cavities
1: J Dent Educ 2001 Oct;65(10):1106-9 Related Articles, Books, LinkOut
The effect of non-cariogenic sweeteners on the prevention of dental caries: a review of the evidence.
Hayes C.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. [email protected]
The role of sugar substitutes such as xylitol and sorbitol in the prevention of dental caries has been investigated in several clinical studies. The purpose of this report is to review the current published evidence regarding the relationship between sugar substitutes and dental caries. A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and EMBASE and included studies published from 1966 to 2001. Studies that included human subjects and were published in English were included in this review. A total of fourteen clinical studies were reviewed that evaluated the effect of sorbitol or xylitol or the combination of both sugar substitutes on the incidence of dental caries. Most of the reports were of studies conducted with children outside of the United States. These studies demonstrated a consistent decrease in dental caries, ranging from 30 to 60 percent, among subjects using sugar substitutes as compared to subjects in a control group. These caries rate reductions were observed in subjects using xylitol or sorbitol as the sugar substitute in chewing gum or toothpaste. The highest caries reductions were observed in subjects using xylitol. These findings suggest that the replacement of sucrose with sorbitol and xylitol may significantly decrease the incidence of dental caries.
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