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Does apple juice help stop diarrhea or constipation?

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Helps constipation: Sorbital, otherwise known as glucitol, is a type of sugar alcohol that loosens the stool and promotes regular bowel movement. Sorbital is abundant in many fruit juices such as prune, peach, pear and apple juice.

Answered 8/26/2020

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