Olestra??? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

Sissy · 07-11-2002, 01:27 PM

Is Olestra or Olean really that bad for you? If I eat 1 or 2 servings of Olstra potato chips every couple of days, is that bad?

all things · 07-14-2002, 08:22 PM

Yes, it is very, very bad. Many scientists discredit it, and think it's an evil foisted on the public. Some countries have banned it. It does horrible things to the intestines, and is a fake, unnatural product. Even a little of such a unhealthy product can hurt you. I urge you to stay away from it.

Yekcoh4 · 07-15-2002, 09:15 AM

OMG, I had NO idea it was bad for you1 I had it only once in the WOW Potato chips and wasn't very impressed. I guess I have an definate answer as to whether I should buy them again or not!!

Tara A. Baldini · 07-17-2002, 11:37 AM

I once saw the ingrdient Olestra on a bag of low fat Doritoes and it said that it can cause stomach upset. What other foods contain Olestra?

Yekcoh4 · 07-17-2002, 12:26 PM

Hmm, I have never even heard of low fat Dorito's =) I believe low fat or fat free (I forget) Pringles chips contain it also.

I knew that Olean could give you bad cramps, but I tried the WOW chips anyway. Afterwards I sat waiting to see if I would die. LoL. I had no cramps at all, but I still woudln't try it again after what I just read from an 'Olean' site!! ::eeek::

[This message has been edited by Ange (edited 07-17-2002).]