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Some Sugar Free Gummy Bears Are Laxatives. No, Really.

Season 8 Episode 19

Sugar free gummies are delicious, low on calories, and… technically laxatives? Reactions producer Andrew dives into the science to figure out how he can make delicious sugar free gummies without the uncomfortable side effects.

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