# Olestra? Why not improved and rebranded?

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [March 6, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olestra-why-not-improved-and-rebranded/1028270 "2026-03-06T23:42:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olestra-why-not-improved-and-rebranded/1028270/18 "2026-03-08T17:05:05Z")

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A blast from the past. (something ensues)  
[Wow! A kind warning to Olestra-phobes! - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-a-kind-warning-to-olestra-phobes/282805)

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