It is puzzling to say the least why the natural compound Stevia, should have faced so many restrictions over the years in both America and Europe. Stevia has been used in South America for centuries and even in countries such as Japan.
Some informed people believe that its history has little to do with science and more to do with powerful forces with financial interests in sugar and sweeteners. Be that as it may two events in the USA are about to clear up the whole mess:
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https://www.canceractive.com/article/stevia
Currently, there’s no evidence linking stevia to cancer when used in normal amounts. Some research suggests it may even have some health benefits. A number of studies stress the need for more research into the potential benefits and risks of stevia.
Stevia leaf and crude stevia extracts should be used with caution, especially if you have a preexisting health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take prescription medications. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about stevia.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8600158/
There are many organizations and individuals who believe that stevia is a helpful alternative to various forms of caloric sugars. Researchers state that more information is needed to fully understand the effect of stevia in humans as cell and animal studies don’t always correlate to the same effects in the human body.
I ask that you mull over these animal studies which indicate stevia is linked with non-beneficial changes.
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https://opas.org.br/stevia-o-substituto-do-acucar-faz-mal-para-nossa-saude/
A small cellular study found that stevia metabolites like Reb-A acted as an endocrine disrupting compound. It is of concern as the molecular structure of stevia looks similar to a steroid hormone. In this study, sperm cells were exposed to stevia. Scientists observed adverse changes in progesterone receptor site activity concluding that stevia acts as a potential endocrine disruptor.
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https://blog.paleohacks.com/stevia/
Stevia sweeteners are no-calorie sweeteners that can be used to lower one’s intake of added sugars while still providing satisfaction from enjoying the taste of something sweet. While some types of sweeteners in this category are considered low-calorie (e.g., aspartame) and others are no-calorie (e.g., stevia sweeteners, monk fruit sweeteners and sucralose), collectively they are often referred to as sugar substitutes, high-intensity sweeteners, non-nutritive sweeteners or low-calorie sweeteners.
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https://www.verywellfit.com/the-benefits-of-stevia-89586
