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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 86 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Limiting oil absorption in the intestines sounds like a recipe for greasy diarrhea like Olestra caused.

[–] shalafi 21 points 1 month ago

I was gonna say, we already tried this.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago

Ooh, diarrhea chips!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

It is. Ask anyone with pancreatic insufficiency.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

Just ask anyone with gallbladder problems....

[–] HandMadeArtisanRobot 1 points 1 month ago

It's lame how Olestra got such a bad rap. Like, it's an oil that your body doesn't absorb so it doesn't make you fat. It's totally fine in moderation but what do you think happens when you binge eat it??