What are the effects of sorbitol?

Sorbitol has many functions: First, sorbitol can be used as a sweetener, humectant and stabilizer in food processing. Second, sorbitol can be used as a diuretic to reduce oliguria or edema caused by abnormal renal function. Third, sorbitol can reduce tissue edema, reduce intracranial pressure, cerebrospinal fluid, intraocular pressure, mainly for glaucoma and brain edema. 4. Sorbitol can be used as a preservative in food because it has a drying effect.