Mannitol
Description
Mannitol is a type of six carbon Sugar Alcohol that is poorly absorbed and also manufactured synthetically and used as an artificial sweetener. Mannitol is approximately 55% as sweet as Sucrose. Sorbitol is an isomer of Mannitol.
Health Benefits of Mannitol
Metabolism
Mannitol may facilitate weight loss in Obesity sufferers by inhibiting the digestion of dietary Fats. [1]
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