About Sorbitol

I just read in an article that high intake of sorbitol in gum and sweets may cause extreme weight loss. It seems like good news for dieters but you lose weight because you become extremely sick. There were two patients, a man and a woman who were suffering from abdominal pains and diarrhea. The man had lost 48 pounds (around 21 kg) and the woman had lost 24 pounds (around 11 kg) over the period of 1 year. Here is the link to the article http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/93769.php