Medical Applications, Importance & Adverse Effects of Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol or polyol, which are water-soluble molecules found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Sorbitol is also commercially synthesised from glucose for usage as a sweetener, texture, and moisture retainer in packaged foods and beverages. Medical Applications: ● Laxative: Sorbitol-containing meals, like other sugar alcohols, can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Sorbitol can be used as a laxative either orally or through an enema. Sorbitol acts as a laxative by attracting water to the large intestine and promoting bowel motions. Sorbitol has been found to be safe for elderly people to take, yet it is not recommended without the guidance of a doctor. Sorbitol is found in various dried fruits and may contribute to prunes' laxative properties. In 1872, sorbitol was identified in the fresh juice of mountain ash berries. Palvi Chemicals is the distinguished Sorbitol exporter in Nigeria . ● Other medical applica...