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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is stevia safe?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
Yes: Nothing so far to indicate it is not.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lonny Horowitz commented
Bariatrics 41 years experience
Still prefer other sweeteners but nothing too bad about Stevia for now.
Feb 1, 2012

Dr. Scott Mitchellanswered
Bariatrics 24 years experience
Yes: So far, all data indicates that stevia is another zero calorie artificial sweetener that is safe to use is a sugar substitute.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What is stevia?
2 doctor answers • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 40 years experience
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.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 9, 2015
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