Stevia
For weight management and sweetener alternatives
A promising idea, with a smaller group behind it so far.
Stevia is worth exploring, but some may notice hunger or appetite changes.
Who is behind it
Voices including a former research biochemist, a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator and a Harvard-trained gynecologist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“you mentioned so-called safe sweeteners like ariol or Stevia possibly raising insulin but not raising glucose... diet soda would kick them over and they would want to start eating more food”
a former research biochemist
Pure extracts do not contain erythritol bulking agents and have no evidence linking them to cardiovascular harm.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
The expert suggests stevia as a sweetener if needed.
Where they disagree
Both sides
For
Pure extracts do not contain erythritol bulking agents and have no evidence linking them to cardiovascular harm.
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educatorAgainst
In about 10% of patients who take stevia, they have a blood sugar drop, so it's not recommended universally.
a Harvard-trained gynecologistMost of the minds come down in favour, and the dissent is worth knowing.
Talk it through
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How this reading was made
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