Why Are Some Sugar Free Gummies Accidental Laxatives?

Sugar free gummies are delicious, low on calories, and… technically laxatives? Reactions producer Andrew dives into the science to figure out how he can make delicious sugar free gummies without the uncomfortable side effects.
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Tiny Matters Podcast:
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pr...

Sugar: The addiction debate and an ancient DNA mutation that’s killing us today:
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pr...

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Credits:
Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff

Producers:
Elaine Seward
Andrew Sobey
Darren Weaver

Writer:
Alex Dainis

Scientific Consultants:
Dr. Peihua Jiang, Ph.D.
Michelle Boucher, Ph.D.
Leila Duman, Ph.D.

Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell


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