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What are the symptoms of polyol intolerance?

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Over 70% of people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) report sensitivity to low doses of sorbitol, a type of polyol. This sensitivity, known as polyol intolerance, occurs when sugar alcohols are poorly absorbed in the small intestine, leading to various uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms.