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Medical Applications, Importance & Adverse Effects of Sorbitol

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  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...

Uses of Sorbitol for Skin Care

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  What Is Sorbitol? Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is utilised as a hydrating and moisturising ingredient in skincare. Sorbitol is also a thickening, which improves the texture of compositions. Sorbitol also functions as a prebiotic, feeding the naturally present bacteria on the skin. The skin contains a natural microbiome that protects it from dangerous germs and diseases. When the microbiome balance is disrupted by excessive washing, harsh detergents, or illness, it has been associated to a weaker skin barrier and decreased resistance to infection.   Palvi Chemicals is one of the most popular Sorbitol suppliers in Ghana .   Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in a variety of fruits and plants. Sorbitol was discovered in the berries of the mountain ash tree, Sorbus aucuparia, by a French scientist in 1872. It can be found naturally in foods such as apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. Sorbitol can also be made by reducing glucose, which converts ...