Not good news for diabetics in particular...physicians could possibly entertain asking patients if they chew gum...sorbitol has some unpleasant side effects...I would guess the more you might chew, the worse the side effects could be...as it is in the same family of products also used in laxatives..BD
Coincidentally, at least one gum company in the past has touted its product as a weight loss aid.
A research study conducted by the Wrigley Science Institute and presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society found that chewing gum before an afternoon snack may contribute to a weight loss plan. The gum maker's researchers showed that the product helped reduce hunger, diminish cravings and promote fullness among individuals who limit their overall calorie intake.
But it is unlikely that the potentially unpleasant laxative effect of sorbitol is what the gum companies have in mind when it comes to dropping pounds.
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