Mannitol advice please

[Celtis]

I have been struggling for months to get hold of mannitol and at last I have been given a huge free sample.

How much should I take? I believe it can cause gastric issues, should I start slowly?

Is it like Xylotol? Could I use it as a sugar substitute in cooking ( I make almond flour and egg biscuits, trying to keep to a keto diet)

And lastly, how do I store it? I have read some rather alarming things about it bursting into flame if not stored properly.

I would be grateful for any advice, and also to know what success people have had with mannitol.

[Lucal]

I'm 85 Kg and the dose I've been recomended is "not more than 11 grams" ( Clinicrowd ). I started with 5 and reached 11 in 3 days. Had no problems.

I take it during the day in half a liter of water.

It's basically a sugar.

I store it in a plastic bag on a shelf , no problem.

I would not eat something that burst into flames if exposed at air.

About success can't say at the moment if anithyng changed.

Ciao dall'Italia.