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TIL that excess consumption of artificially sweetened candy has an inherent laxative effect on most humans. This is due to the presence of a sugar alcohol known as maltitol. The carbohydrate structure is altered and digestion is much slower. This promotes osmosis and rapid expulsion from the body.

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