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Taking into account the side effects, is it possible to use stevia as a fully sugar substitute? or should it only be used as a complement?
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Sugar substitute: Sugar substitutes in general are safe for adults and can be used for all intake in place of sugar may cause GI upset.
Answered 6/10/2014
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