Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My previous review was positive, largely because it took some time for this product to manifest in GI distress. I am in agreement with other reviewers insofar as this product is significantly composed of erythritol. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol derived from corn, often GMO corn. I purchased this in my attempt to sweeten beverages without the downside of sugar alcohols. Unfortunately, there is no avoiding sugar alcohols if you consume this “monk fruit.” I am giving this product one star on the basis of labeling and disclosure. Initially, I did not experience a problem with this product, but as time passed, a problem evolved. For example, some reviewers, including myself, use this as a sugar substitute in their coffee. Coffee in and of itself can promote a peristaltic action. Add this to your coffee and the brew is more likely to cause GI distress. Sugar alcohols are largely undigested. The consumed sugar alcohol remains in the large intestine where it ferments. Also, the undigested compound pull water into the bowel which gives rise to diahhrea. Those with metabolic disorders (diabetes) or autoimmune disease are further disrupting their gut health. This product, over time, can irritate the lining of the gut in susceptible users. Ask yourself, how can a food or food substitute that promotes diahhrea be a good outcome? The loss of electrolytes on a daily basis is clearly not a good thing. It should be noted my gastric response was triggered by only one teaspoon per day. As time passed I grew increasingly sensitized to this product. As an alternative, I will try pure date sugar. Date sugar has a lower glycemic index than table sugar and a small degree of nutritional value. It is difficult for diabetics to find palatable and healthful sugar substitutes. Unclear labeling only makes this challenge more daunting.