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General Fitness & Exercise
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sugar alcohol as an impact carb...

froshman
froshman
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2005/04/08, 12:48 PM
I was wondering if there is a decisive answer to whether or not sugar alcohol affects blood sugar levels. I know protein bars contain it and claim that it isn't an impact carb, making it like a sugar substitute, but then there was question as to whether that was true or not, so I was wondering if a verdict has been delivered...
Reddy
Reddy
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2005/04/08, 03:21 PM
sorry I haven't heard about that - I know Atkins says it doesn't

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froshman
froshman
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2005/04/09, 05:18 PM
Hey. I did some research and found a website that explains it. Basically, it may have a negligible effect on insulin levels but it's still considered a carb, thus being used for energy. It's not like fiber. The link:

http://www.countcarbs.com/advice/To_Count_or_Not_to_Count.htm
2005/04/09, 05:48 PM
yep.....there are a lot of different kinds of alcohol sugars...they all end in 'ol'...