Hypoglycemia Forum - Sugar Alcohol

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Q: Sugar Alcohol

asked by: yukja on May 11th, 2006

New User

>i think stevia is okay, i've heard health freaks talking about supposed negative effects of sugar alcohol, but there isn't sufficient research on that issue.

Stan, does this mean sugar alcohol is probably okay to eat?
Low carb energy bars all have sugar alcohol in it, and I was wondering if it could be a safe snack for hypoglycemics.

Thank you always for your insights and advice!

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Stan

replied on May 11th, 2006

Moderator

I think so, I have to look into though and don't have enough time right now. The best out there, supposedly, is something called xylitol, you can buy it in bags and such.

yukja

replied on May 12th, 2006

New User

I don't crave any sweets or anything, but it's good to know that
there is some sweetner that I can use. Thank you, stan!

Stan

replied on May 14th, 2006

Moderator

Probably, I would say xylitol is the lowest, I think it's only a gi score of 4.

Stan

replied on May 14th, 2006

Moderator

Guess I was wrong then, I was just guessing mainly, though I can tell you the kind of xylitol I once used claimed to have a gi score of 7. I guess it depends on brand.

yukja

replied on May 14th, 2006

New User

Stan, so what brand of xylytol do you use? Can I get it at whole foods market or gnc?

Stan

replied on May 14th, 2006

Moderator

I don't use it now, but when I want to add some flavor to meats or something I do, very sparingly. Here's the kind I get, and whole foods always has it, as well as most stores like it.

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