Can xylitol give you diarrhea?

Xylitol is generally well tolerated, but some people do get digestive side effects when they consume too much. The sugar alcohols can pull water into the intestine or get fermented by gut bacteria. This can lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea. However, the body seems to adjust very well to xylitol. read more

" Again, if you use this excessively, it can cause some tummy issues--but compared to Xylitol I can use 1 teaspoon of Xylitol and have the runs all day, whereas I can use up to 2 teaspoons of Erythitol and have no issues at all--and I have a very sensitive tummy. read more

It has been reported that xylitol can raise blood glucose levels, which suggests that diabetics shouldn’t consume it. Xylitol side effects also include constipation, gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, borborygmi, colic, increased bowel movements and weight gain. read more

The breakfast had been carefully prepared using fresh clean food and well cooked, so we ruled out the food. I did a google search on Xylitol and diarrhea and sure enough there are hundreds of search results referencing. Xylitol as a cause of diarrhea. (btw, I will never buy it again. read more