A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may raise your risk of a serious liver disease that affects 1 in 3 US adults. This ...
For years, sugar substitutes like aspartame, sucralose, and sugar alcohols have been promoted as safer choices for people trying to cut back on refined sugar. Grocery shelves are lined with “sugar ...
A common sweetener used in sugar-free products could increase the risk of developing deadly liver disease, concerning research has suggested. A new study has found that a build up of sorbitol can ...
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being ...
In high-income countries, carbohydrate intolerance affects about 30% of the population. The exact mechanism of sorbitol intolerance remains unresolved. A recent Cell study showed how a high-fat diet ...
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Researchers at UC Davis have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can result in an inability to digest sorbitol. Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is used in sugar-free gum, ...
Scientists may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products. Researchers at UC Davis have identified ...