Stevia

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Stevia

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant species. It is known for its high sweetness level, which is reportedly up to 300 times that of sugar, yet it contributes no calories to the diet. Stevia also has a minimal effect on blood glucose, making it popular among individuals with diabetes and those seeking to reduce their sugar intake.

Category
Natural Sweetener
Molecular Formula
C44H70O23
Mechanism of Action
Stevia stimulates the sweet receptors on the tongue to produce a sweet sensation without the calories or impact on blood glucose that comes with sugar.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Sweetleaf
  • Sugarleaf
  • Stevioside
  • Rebaudioside

Primary Benefits

  • Calorie-free sweetener
  • Minimal impact on blood glucose
  • May help manage diabetes
  • May aid with weight control

Recommended Dosage

Adults 4-30 milligrams per kilogram of body weight
Children Not established

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Gas

Precautions

  • People with allergies to ragweed, marigolds, daisies, or chrysanthemum may also have an allergic reaction to stevia.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.

Interactions

  • May interact with antihypertensive drugs and anti-diabetes medication

Key References

  • Anton, S. D., Martin, C. K., Han, H., Coulon, S., Cefalu, W. T., Geiselman, P., & Williamson, D. A. (2010). Effects of stevia, aspartame, and sucrose on food intake, satiety, and postprandial glucose and insulin levels. Appetite, 55(1), 37-43.
The Intermittent FASTING MISTAKES That Make You GAIN WEIGHT! | Dave Asprey
Optimizing Health Through Fasting: Strategies, Benefits, and Considerations 30:27 0
“no sugar or cream i'm assuming thank you no sugar no cream no protein no artificial sweetener either you can use stevia or monk fruit if you want to but definitely not neutral sweeter splenda because those wreck your gut bacteria”

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The Hidden Benefits of Fasting | Masterclass
Understanding the Impact of Fasting on Health and Nutrition Benefits 1:23:10 0
“my advice in life is dark chocolate”

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine: EAT THIS To Heal The Body & STARVE CANCER! | Dr. William Li
Food as medicine to prevent disease and promote health naturally 1:54:01 0
“artificial sweeteners is not one category it's a lot of different types of things that that are used in place of refined sugar and what i would say to be a savvy consumer you know um just know that there are more natural versions of those i think stevia is fine.”

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“the ones that seem to be really fine for us are Stevia monk fruit and allulose the ones that have been linked to quite a few health issues are aspartame ml sucralose.”

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Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging
Strategies to Slow Aging and Optimize Health for Longevity 1:11:08 0
“Stevia, I do use Stevia whenever I can, because it's a naturally sourced product.”

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