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A 37-year-old female asked:

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

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
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.
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