BAD reaction to Maltitol-Help!

[chachi]

Hello Everyone,

I normally try to stay away from maltitol because I've heard all the horror stories about the bad side effects. WELL...my DH has been following a moderately low carb diet for a few months (has lost 20# ). Yesterday he brought home some sugar free mint patties (my favorite) I ate them and man have I been ill ever since ;(

Any suggestions would be much appreciated to help get my stomach and digestive system back to normal.

Thank you all in advance!

Chastity

 

[kathryn]

I'm afraid you'll just have to wait until it's out of your system (which might be pretty quickly, if you know what I mean!). To help sooth your stomach, you could try some mint tea or ginger.

All of those "-itol" fake sweeteners are to be avoided, IMO. There are healthier ways to lose weight.

 

[nancy324]

I agree with Kathryn. I just wanted to add, if you don't already know, that you should also be sure to avoid sorbitol.

Feel better soon,
Nancy