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Could xylitol in gum cause diarrhea?
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Yes, but...: Hi. Yex, xylitol is a non-absorbable suar analog that goes out in the stool, and carries water with it by osmotic effects. But there's a dose-response relationship, and there should be an amount you can consume that would not cause diarrhea. Good luck!
Answered 8/24/2017
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