Englewood, NJ
A 27-year-old female asked:
Is stevia safe if you're trying to get pregnant? i read that it was once used as a contraceptive?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Yes: The history of Stevia leaf dates back several centuries. It has mainly been used for diabetes, GI tract regulation, an anti-infective, energy, etc. I have not found that contraception was among historical uses. It is a plant based sweetener and therefore is much safer than chemically-based sweeteners.
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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy commented
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Preferable though to use sugar rather than all substitutes. This is from an Ayurveda standpoint, which is a very ancient art that is being revived back.
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