French firm hungry for Rice technology Jan 5, 2009
Roquette, which manufactures crop-based products used in everything from toothpaste and sugar-free chewing gum to baby formula and paper coatings, also owns two U.S. production facilities: a sorbitol plant in Gurnee, Ill. and a corn starch mill in Keokuk, Iowa. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Updated guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome Dec 23, 2008
Avoid large quantities of other sugars such as fructose or sorbitol which can also worsen IBS symptoms. The addition of fiber in the form of psyllium can help with constipation related symptoms in IBS patients. (News-Medical.net)
Detox Foot Pads and Reflexology Oct 26, 2008
Avon s Healthy Remedies Revitalizing Patch contains: acetic acid, sorbitol, dextrin, camellia sinensis leaf extract and tourmaline. How does a Detox Foot Patch Work. (Suite101.com)
Gut-wrenching pain can be avoided Oct 22, 2008
Some artificial sugars found in "diet" products such as sorbitol or xylitol have a laxative effect - so if you're guzzling cans of diet soda while steadily chewing sugar free gum you may want to adjust this. Spicy and oily foods can be problematic for some. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drinking Chamomile Tea May Help Fight Complications Of Diabetes Sep 17, 2008
The extract also showed significant inhibition of both ALR2 enzymes and sorbitol, whose elevated levels are associated with increased diabetic complications, the scientists say. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Chamomile tea and diabetes Sep 17, 2008
They also looked at the effects of camomile and its components on the accumulation of sorbitol in human red blood cells in the laboratory. The activity of the ALR2 enzyme and the accumulation of sorbitol are both thought to play a role in the development of diabetic complications, such as those involving the kidneys (nephropathy), the eyes (cataracts and retinopathy) and nerve cells (neuropathy) ... Some of the components of camomile (umbelliferone, esculetin, luteolin and quercetin) prevented... (NHS Choices)
Chamomile tea 'may ease diabetes' Sep 16, 2008
This enzyme helps change glucose into a sugar alcohol called sorbitol ... However, sorbitol does not move easily across cell membranes and it can collect in excess quantity, particularly in eye and nerve cells, where it can cause serious damage. (BBC News -- Health)
District, state remind parents of the importance of vaccinations Sep 10, 2008
C Marshall wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:58 AM:" whooping cough, a disease that can be prevented through vaccine.For the record, this vaccine that is full of deadly toxins. Is not at all effective. My daughter was fully vaccinated for it. And she still ended up in the hospital with whopping cough, on breathing support. Had she not been vaccinated for it, she would not have been so sick, This Vaccine is only like 40% effective. But the toxins in it kill.Vaccines do not have a small risk, They have a... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Study: You can chew gum and get well at same time Aug 21, 2008
Sorbitol, a common artificial sweetener in gum, is known to have a laxative effect, he said. But a cautious Dr. Theodore Saclarides, head of colon and rectal surgery at Chicago s Rush University Medical Center, said more study is needed. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gumming up the works again Jun 4, 2008
Instead you just get irritable bowels from all the sorbitol. Personally, I ve recently taken up gum again to try to keep from eating cookies the size of my head, and I have to say these new gums are the most significant gum-related development in my life since Bubble Yum came on the market in the mid- 70s. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Fixing the cure: Racine youth has new eyes after his were made dim by asthma steroids May 29, 2008
Why this happens is still unknown, Singh said, but researchers suspect the steroids affect the sorbitol pathway, part of a cell s method of processing sugar, and that this changes the chemical makeup of the lens. Medical studies have found an increased risk of cataracts in older people who take steroids, an increase of about two to three times normal depending on the dose and the duration of use. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Junk-food dieters fudge calories Mar 15, 2008
However, gum sweetened with Splenda, as opposed to sugar alcohols (namely sorbitol), rarely causes this problem. Artificial Intelligence. (MSNBC -- Health)
Chewing Gum Speeds Recovery From Gastrointestinal Surgery, Study Shows Feb 29, 2008
11, 2008) Doctors warn of excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in "sugar-free" products such as chewing gum and sweets. Their advice follows the cases of two patients with chronic diarrhea. (Science Daily)
In praise of the prune Jan 31, 2008
Author of the "American Dietetic Association's Guide to Better Digestion," Ms. Bonci explains that prunes' laxative power comes not so much from fiber as from sorbitol, an alcohol sugar they contain at higher concentrations than peaches, nectarines and grapes. But you don't need to treat dried plums as if they are medicine, she says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pedometers help people lose weight Jan 20, 2008
Severe weight loss was detected in patients due to chronic diarrhea after eating chewing gum and sweets because of excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in sugar-free products. Sorbitol has laxative properties and is poorly absorbed by the small intestine. (Health Newstrack)
Fearless foragers Jan 19, 2008
Other words for sugar: honey, corn syrup, malt, golden syrup, glucose, disaccharides, monosaccharides, fructose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, dextrose, molasses, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol. Decoding the nutrition panel. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Chewing too much gum linked to excessive weight loss Jan 16, 2008
The scientists from Humboldt University in Berlin say gum which contains the sugar substitute sorbitol, when chewed too often, can cause functional bowel complaints and considerable unintended weight loss ... When their dietary habits were examined it was found that both were consuming excessive amounts of sorbitol, mainly from chewing as many as 14 sticks of gum each day ... Lochs, a gastroenterologist and lead author of the study says that when both patients were put on a diet devoid of... (News-Medical.net)
Gum blamed for chronic diarrhoea Jan 14, 2008
Individuals who chew lots of gum with sorbitol, a sugar substitute that is also a laxative, may suffer from diarrhoea so chronic that it could cause a severe loss of weight, German doctors warn ... According to the doctors' calculations, the female patient was ingesting 20 grams of sorbitol each day, while the man's intake was around 30 grams ... "Thus, the investigation of unexplained weight loss should include dietary history with regard to foods containing sorbitol.". (iAfrica.com)
Sugar free products can be harmful Jan 14, 2008
The doctors have warned that an excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in sugar-free products such as chewing gum and sweets cab lead to a weight loss in people ... The findings revealed that first patient (a 21 year old woman) chewed large amounts of sugar-free gum, with a total daily dose of 18-20g sorbitol (one stick of chewing gum contains about 1 ... The second patient, a 46 year old man chewed 20 sticks of sugar-free gum and eating up to 200g of sweets each day that... (Hindustan Times)
Study Links Sugarless Gum to Weight Loss, Diarrhea Jan 12, 2008
Researchers say sorbitol, one of the ingredients in sugarless candy, sweets and gum, has laxative properties and is poorly absorbed by the small intestine ... The first patient, a 21 year old woman, chewed large amounts of sugar-free gum, accounting for a total daily dose of 18-20 grams of sorbitol (one stick of chewing gum contains about 1 ... 25 grams of sorbitol). (Fox News)
Intestinal Problems? Gum May Get Blame Jan 12, 2008
Sorbitol Acts As Laxative, Researchers Say ... Sorbitol, a sweetener used in sugar-free products such as chewing gum, can cause intestinal problems and severe weight loss, according to a report in BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal ... A 21-year-old woman chewed large amounts of sugar-free gum, accounting for a total daily dose of 18 to 20 grams of sorbitol. (Click2Houston, TX)
* World News Quick Take Jan 12, 2008
Sorbitol linked to bowel ills. Consuming too much sorbitol, a sweetener widely used in "sugar-free" chewing gum and sweets, can cause serious bowel problems, German doctors said yesterday ... The warning follows the cases of two patients who suffered chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and severe weight loss after ingesting large amounts of sorbitol. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chewing gum weight loss warning Jan 11, 2008
Sorbitol in "sugar-free" chewing gum is a laxative ... The cause is sorbitol, a widely used sweetener in chewing gum and sweets, which acts as a laxative ... Industry representatives said sorbitol was a safe product and packs carried warnings about excessive consumption. (BBC News -- UK)
Too much sugar-free gum linked to bowel problems Jan 11, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Consuming too much sorbitol, a sweetener widely used in "sugar-free" chewing gum and sweets, can cause serious bowel problems, German doctors said on Friday. The warning follows the cases of two patients who suffered chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and severe weight loss after ingesting large amounts of sorbitol ... Sorbitol, also known as E420, is poorly absorbed by the small intestine and is known to have laxative properties. (Reuters)
News in brief Jan 11, 2008
The five doctors, from the department of gastroenterology at the University of Berlin, say that continual chewing of gum which contains the sweetener sorbitol can have a drastic laxative effect. Writing in the British Medical Journal, they report the cases of a woman and a man who ended up in hospital for extensive tests because of chronic diarrhoea and unexplained weight loss. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Sweetener in chewing gum can damage your health Jan 11, 2008
Alert: Some toothpastes contain Sorbitol ... Sorbitol, also known as E 420, can trigger severe weight loss, abdominal pain and diarrhoea ... The cause was eventually traced to excess intake of sorbitol - one was eating 14-20 sticks of gum a day. (Daily Mail)
Sugar-free chewing gum makes you dangerously slim Jan 11, 2008
A study by German physicians has shown that consuming too much sweets and sugar-free gum containing the artificial sweetener sorbitol can lead to extreme weight loss and other stomach-related problems. " title="Sugar-free chewing gum makes you dangerously slim" /> A study by German physicians has shown that consuming too much sweets and sugar-free gum containing the artificial sweetener sorbitol can lead to extreme weight loss and other stomach-related problems. Doctors say consuming sweets and... (The Money Times)
Warning over severe weight loss caused by chewing gum Jan 11, 2008
In this weeks BMJ, doctors warn of excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in sugar-free products such as chewing gum and sweets. Sorbitol has laxative properties and is poorly absorbed by the small intestine ... The first patient (a 21 year old woman) chewed large amounts of sugar-free gum, accounting for a total daily dose of 18-20g sorbitol (one stick of chewing gum contains about 1. (EurekAlert!)
Ways To Reduce Gassiness: Certain Foods May Cause Gas Jan 5, 2008
These sweeteners include sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol. Fatty food: Fried food, fatty meat and some sauces can cause gas. (Science Daily)
Chew gum for your health Oct 19, 2007
Sorbitol is the sugar substitute often used in diet foods, including sugar-free chewing gum ... Ingesting large amounts of sorbitol can lead to some abdominal pain, gas and mild-to-severe diarrhea, as well as aggravating irritable bowel syndrome. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Choosing a better bar Oct 18, 2007
When consumed in excess, the sugar alcohols (such as maltitol, xylitol and sorbitol) added to certain low-carb and low-calorie bars can cause bloating and gas. Fortunately, the energy bar market has expanded considerably in recent years - and some are packed with plenty of nutrition. (Globe and Mail)
Chairside: Tricks of sweets Oct 17, 2007
Be sure the gum contains the sweetener xylitol or sorbitol, which acts on the germs that cause cavities. Chewing sugar-free gum also stimulates the flow of saliva, which helps to wash away the acids left in the mouth from eating sweets. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Mysteries surround how diabetes works through system Sep 2, 2007
Dr. Yorek and others have discovered that the very process the body uses to get rid of extra blood glucose creates a substance called sorbitol, which can attack the lining of the nerves. Treating 'fat rats. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Banned food additive found in children's medicines Mar 11, 2007
Some sweeteners - sorbitol, maltitol and xylitol can have a laxitive effect. One medicine - Meltus dry coughs syrup - even contained chloroform as an inactive ingredient. (Daily Mail)
Children's medicine contains banned additives Mar 11, 2007
"Preservatives were present in 31 of the 41 medicines surveyed. Benzoate preservatives, E210 to E219 were the most commonly present. Reactions to benzoates can be delayed, some of the products warned.One product Tixylix Night Cough syrup, aimed at children aged over one year old, contained benzoate and sulphite preservatives, the Food Commission found. Some medicines contained the sweeteners sorbitol, maltitol and xylitol, which can have a mild laxative effect in high doses. "We think all the... (Telegraph.co.uk)
The Reason You Gained Weight Mar 7, 2007
Some people may react to the sweetener sorbitol, which is in a lot of sugarless products ... "Sorbitol pulls water into your large intestine, which can cause bloating and, in high enough doses, diarrhea," said Dr. Michael Cox, a gastroenterologist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, told ... "One study published in the journal 'Gastroenterology' found that just 10 grams of sorbitol (the equivalent of a few sugar-free candies) produced symptoms.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Sugar substitute not so sweet to dogs Jan 14, 2007
Other sugars, such as sorbitol and mannitol, and artificial sweeteners are generally regarded as safe. Even large amounts ingested should only result in a watery diarrhea. (Lima News, OH)
