Thread: Sugar alcohols
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Old 06-15-18 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeesnob
Does anyone know a bit about sugar alcohols. I know they are used for artificial sweetners. What baffles me is that they tend to make me really sleepy, perhaps worse than real sugar. I am not talking about a lot of it sometimes 1 protein bar with 5 grams makes me like I can't pedal anymore...
Just some info .....
...... https://breakingmuscle.com/healthy-e...sugar-alcohols
https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist....er-gut-health/

Definitely strange that the sleepiness happens. GI issues for sure.
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