Question 1

is stevia safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nothing so far to indicate it is not.

Question 2

are stevia or xylitol safe sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Both products are advertised as coming from natural sources, so it would seem that they should be safe. They just haven't been used long enough yet to prove their safety.

Question 3

can i have stevia before a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It won't affect blood tests, but anything else you eat or drink may affect tests that have to be drawn fasting.

Question 4

can you use houseplant stevia during pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Houseplant stevia: Reference is Canadian Family Physician 2014-use of non-nutritional sugar substitutes is not harmful in pregnancy in the form of birth defects or harm to the fetus. However it is recommended that sugar subs be consumed in moderate amounts to reduce bowel irritability seen with excessive amounts used.

Question 5

is stevia and/or nectresse safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both are thought to be safe, but while you're pregnant it's an excellent idea to limit any exposure to drugs, chemicals, supplements, additives, etc of any sort.

Question 6

could any xplain to me about stevia extract for diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Good for diabetics: Hi jens1,

Stevia is a natural, herbal, zero-calorie sweetener. It does not have any carbohydrates or calories so it will not raise a diabetic patient's blood sugar and does not need to be included in the carbohydrate count of a meal. Stevia extract is derived from a small perennial shrub that has been used for centuries. A recent study on stevia in 2010 suggests benefit for diabetic patients.

Question 7

i use stevia in my tea. is organic stevia sweeteners healthy and how much can i use?

Accepted Answer

Non-commital: Stevia is not healthy nor non-healthy. It is a sugar substitute and may help people in controlling their intake of sugar. Moderation is generally a good idea. We do not know the long term effects.

Question 8

is it possible to overdose on stevia ? could it be toxic.? i consume a lot daily instead of regular sugar?

Accepted Answer

: Go to Drugs.com and enter this and any other things you are taking into their interaction checker.

Question 9

what is stevia?

Accepted Answer

Stevia: This a natural sweetener made from plant extracts. It tends to be quite sweet. It is used to replace sugar. Best is to sprinkle some do taste test to determine if you need more.

Question 10

can stevia help treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Stevia is a plant extract which is an artificial sweetener (food additive, not a medication).  Using this to sweeten foods and drinks instead of sugar will make for less of a glucose elevation, but it is not an actual treatment.  A 'treatment' for diabetes is a medication that actively lowers the blood sugar level.

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