Sorbitol Intolerance: Foods to Stay Away From
Sorbitol intolerance refers to a condition in which the sugar alcohol sorbitol cannot or only partly breaks down in the small intestine. Bacteria in the colon, however, metabolize it. This causes stomach aches, flatulence, nausea, fatigue, fullness, and, in some cases, diarrhea and halitosis. Since most of us are unfamiliar with sorbitol intolerance, most persons experiencing these signs mistakenly assume lactose or fructose intolerance. Sorbitol ...
