Info about sugar alcohol stuff should be highlighted to newbie low-carbers. I too thought I found my sweet fix but suffered for it. Last week I had 1/3 of a low-carb candy sweetened with SA and had no problem. Today I had another 1/3 of the same bar and a number of hours later, was very "uncomfortable," as it were. "Laxative effect" indeed! Plus I feel so bloated that the 12 pounds I lost so far don't feel like they're gone. Worth it? No. Warn your friends.