A new animal study suggests that sorbitol can contribute to liver damage, especially in animals with altered gut microbiomes.

If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — you might be tempted by products advertised as low sugar, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have diabetes, and I’m wondering if sugar alcohol reduces the number of carbohydrates that the body absorbs? The short answer is no. Sugar alcohol is an intense sweetener that’s ...

Sugar alcohol is a carbohydrate sometimes used as a reduced-calorie sweetener. Despite its name, it will not get you drunk. The Cleveland Clinic says you should limit yourself to 10 to 15 grams of ...