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A 34-year-old male asked:

Cutting out sugar for health. afraid of splenda and nutra sweet. what about other alternatives like stevia or agave? any red flags or recommendations?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Moderation: Use of sugar substitutes in moderation is not likely to have untoward health effects.

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