Sugar Substitutes' Dark Side: When 'Harmless' Isn't Harmless After All A recent study from Washington University in St.
Louis has shed new light on the popular sugar substitute sorbitol, highlighting its connection to fructose, a metabolically damaging compound.
Building on previous research examining fructose's effects on the liver, the study reveals that sorbitol can be converted into fructose in the body, potentially triggering metabolic issues similar to those linked to excessive fructose consumption.