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		1123581321 on Nov 27, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Glucose metabolism responds to perceived sugar int... Yes, which suggests a stress connection. Xylitol in dogs is a unique, (sadly) predictable toxicology, like their reaction to chocolate, and is more like what the human reaction to drinking artificial sweeteners would be, if humans had a similar vulnerability.

malkia on Nov 28, 2020 [–]

My wife always has headaches after trying to consume any sugar-alternatives - be it chocolate, coca cola, or chewing gum...

1123581321 on Nov 28, 2020 | [–]

I get those sometimes. It’s fair to say they are not exactly aids to well-being.

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