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Which of the sugar substitutes, xylitol, sorbitol, aspartarme, stevia is best tolerated?

I tend to take mints to keep my throat comfortable & give me comfort while at work.

However, I don't like too much sugar as I'll get migraine (& my dad is a diabetic), so
I thought sugar-free mints like Ricola (use xylitol?) or Eclipse (use sorbitol) will be
good choices but I noted I'll get diarrhoe if I take about 15pcs or more per day.

What's the sweetener used in Fisherman Friends mints?

Between xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame & any other sugar substitutes, which are
best tolerated & has least side effects? Some studies indicate xylitol.

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sunhux

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Sugar is out for me as I'll get migraine/bad headaches & I don't hv good dental health.

I take so many xylitol mints to reduce my appetite cravings & in a way it reduces my
frustrations while at work to chew on something

sunhux

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The link below said Eclipse (which uses Sorbitol) helps with weight loss:
Hmm, maybe it's sponsored by Eclipse

http://weightloss.answers.com/nutrition/how-sugar-free-eclipse-mints-help-weight-loss

nickg5

Yes that link you found is informative as it relates to weight loss.