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Can stevia cause sugar cravings, like aspartame and sugar do?

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Dr. David Sneid
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Sorry: But none of the artificial sweeteners cause sugar cravings -- you just like sweet things and are probably overweight and Insulin resistant because of it. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.
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