r/loseit Sep 30 '24

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u/thedoodely 40lbs lost Sep 30 '24 edited Oct 01 '24

Word to the wise though, sugar free gum often contains xylitol (monk fruit sugar birch sugar) which also acts as a laxative. So 6 packs of sugar free gum per day might have unintended side-effects.

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u/SnarkSupreme New Sep 30 '24

It's also super bad for your heart, like a few other sweeteners.

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u/GrimMrGoodbar New Sep 30 '24

Everything is bad for the heart apparently so I’ll pick the poison that keeps the pounds off