Sorbitol’s Hidden Metabolic Cost | Science News

That sugar-free candy you love? It might be secretly sabotaging your metabolism. New research reveals sorbitol—common in “sugar-free” products—can turn into fructose in your liver, triggering the same metabolic issues as regular sugar. Even worse, your gut bacteria play a crucial role: good bacteria neutralize it, but bad ones—or too much of it—can send it straight to your liver. So yes, those “healthy” swaps might not be as harmless as you thought. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/809e58b051f62f7a