Patients in the study chewed 15 to 20 sticks of sugar-free gum a day. But when they stopped, they regained normal bowel function.
Scientists say Sorbitol is known to have laxative properties.
Too much sugar free gum linked to diarrhea
(KABC) A sweetener widely used in sugar free gum has been linked to intestinal problems. Researchers say consuming too much of the sweetener Sorbitol may cause chronic diarrhea and unintended weight loss.
