But they cause incredible gas and even diarrhea in a significant percentage of the population. I'm surprised they aren't required to be sold with much bigger warning labels.
Best to stick with cane sugar, maple syrup, and honey - in moderation, of course. Your body knows how to deal with these substances, unlike HFCS or artificial sweeteners.
You have to consume a lot of these sugar alcohols before they result in diarrhea, an unreasonable amount.
That can be said of any good food. I’ll sometimes gorge on cashews and they have the same effect.