Stevia
Cross-source consensus on Stevia from 2 sources and 6 claims.
2 sources · 6 claims
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- Stevia is a plant-derived sweetener with a zero glycemic index and no meaningful caloric content. — Alternative Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol
- Many commercial stevia products are blended with maltodextrin as a bulking agent, which has a glycemic index of 120–130. — Alternative Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol
- Consumers should always read the ingredient list on stevia products and avoid any that include maltodextrin. — Alternative Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol
- Stevia products blended with maltodextrin can be labeled 'sugar-free' despite delivering a significant glucose spike. — Alternative Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol
- Stevia is recommended as a safer alternative to aspartame because it lacks toxic metabolites and does not produce the same liver, blood sugar, or microbiome effects. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Switching from aspartame-containing diet sodas to stevia-sweetened options eliminates the specific risks described in the article. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver