So I’ve discovered that I’m sugar alcohol (Artificial sweetener) intolerent. Seems this applies to almost any Artificial sweetener including sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, and others I’ve so far tried. Even a small dose will mess with my system – Ends up giving me flu like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, including joint, muscle and body ache, Diarrhea (Though without the respiratory ailments typical of influenza or COVID).

Used to be able to declare that I had no specific dietary requirements or restrictions when asked (on a form or otherwise). These days are obviously now gone for me with the use of sugar alcohols becoming more prevalent and I just now have to take care to check the ingredients of anything I buy and consume.