Is Sugar Alcohol as Awesome as It Sounds?

The video explores sugar alcohol, a common ingredient in processed foods used as a low-calorie sweetener. It explains that sugar alcohol is derived from sugar through fermentation, similar to alcohol in beer or wine, but it is non-intoxicating and non-toxic. The video details the chemical nature of sugar alcohols, their production process, and their effects on the body, including their low-calorie content and potential laxative effects. It concludes with a call to support the SciShow channel.

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