Is Sugar alcohols safe during pregnancy?
Moderate amounts are generally considered OK; large amounts cause gas and diarrhea. No pregnancy-specific data.
What the sources say
Cleveland Clinic notes sugar alcohols have FDA GRAS status and that 10–15 g a day has been shown safe, but many "sugar-free" or "keto" foods contain far more. Larger amounts can cause bloating, gas and diarrhea, and studies have linked high blood levels of erythritol and xylitol with heart attack and stroke risk (association, not proven cause). We found no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific guidance, so moderation is the cautious approach.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
sugar alcohol, polyols, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, isomalt, lactitol, e968, e967, e420
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.