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Sugar Free but Not Danger Free

Gum with sorbitol can cause severe weight loss, stomach pain

(Newser) - Those who chew too much sugar-free gum may face stomach pain, diarrhea and rapid weight loss, researchers warn. The culprit is sorbitol, an artificial sweetener widely used in sugar-free foods. The chemical's graver side effects kicks in for those who chew about 20 sticks of gum a day, the BBC... More »

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