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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 85 points 3 days ago (5 children)

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

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??

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago

I was gonna say, we already tried this.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 13 points 3 days ago

It is. Ask anyone with pancreatic insufficiency.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 17 points 3 days ago

Ooh, diarrhea chips!

[–] leisesprecher@feddit.org 9 points 3 days ago

Just ask anyone with gallbladder problems....