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A member asked:
Splenda vs. stevia white extract powder which one is the better choice, healthwise?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Stevia is a root: and is natural and best. It's very sweet so you only need a little. Splnda is a chemical creation and its best to avoid that and other chemical sweeteners. Some data suggest that they are neuro-toxic. Peace and good health.
Answered 12/12/2014
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Stevia: Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia plant. It has been used for over 1500 years by the Guarani people of South America. It is 150 times sweeter than glucose. Many brands of stevia contain undesirable chemicals. "Sweet Leaf" (Amazon) is pure stevia. Stevia contains no calories. Splenda is not a natural compound. There has been some concern it may cause adverse health effects.
Answered 12/12/2014
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