Artificial sweetener a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Monday, June 17, 2013 - 17:30 in Health & Medicine

Mannitol, a sugar alcohol produced by fungi, bacteria, and algae, is a common component of sugar-free gum and candy. The sweetener is also used in the medical field — it’s approved by the FDA...

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