sugar alcohol?

I know that sugar isn't good for us, but what is sugar alcohol? It seems that if a food boasts low sugar, the sugar alcohols are high. Is this harmful? Is it really a form of alcohol? Thanks to anyone who can help!

My doctor said to watch the "sugar alcohol" content JUST LIKE sugar. It's a new way manufacturers are trying to deceive the public. I noticed one protein bar I tried was way to high in "sugar alcohol" (14g) even though it had 13g of protein. I'm not going to try those bars again. My doctor also doesn't like them because he says they are too much like candy bars. Definitely watch out. Hang in there!

Hi Jennifer, Ok, here's the best of my knowledge on sugar alchols. They are found in many sugar-free products. You have watch the number of servings because they can cause abdominal cramping, bloating and diarrhea! I you look on the back of packages of other sugar-free products like cough drops, hard candies, etc you will notice that it says "excessive consumption may have a laxative effect". So, just like everything else, moderation is the key. Hope this is helpful Laura

thanks everyone!

Try Q-Smart Bars (by Quaker Oats) it has really low sugar alcohols 4g compared to other bars and they have 10 g of protein. Summer

What stores have you found the Q-bars in? Curious. Thanks.

Hey another Modesto girl!!! Are you a Coates or Coirin patient? We had a get together on Saturday at Fresh Choice around 20 people from the Obesity Help CA board showed up. Maybe you can come to the one next month. I bought the Q Smart bars at Savemart on Oakdale Rd and Floyd Ave in the Lakes shopping Center. You can find them where the Granola Bars are located you get 5 in a box!! Take Care, Summer

Hey There! Good to know others in our area are on this board. I was able to find the Q-Bars at O'Brien's on Roseburg Ave. FINALLY! Thank you for the advice about SAVE MART. I'd love to go to the get-together for Mo-Town people next month. Please help keep me posted. I'm actually a Dr. Kelvin Higa patient from Valley Surgical Specialists in Fresno, CA because my BMI was too high for the operation here in Modesto, CA at Memorial. I have been able to attend the post-op nutrition class at The Health Center, though, thanks to Adina's support, the RN. Thank you for your response. It brightened my day. Let's keep in touch. Dawn