Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
A Paraguayan leaf used as a zero-calorie sweetener that doesn't spike blood sugar.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A Paraguayan leaf used as a zero-calorie sweetener that doesn't spike blood sugar.
A Paraguayan leaf used as a zero-calorie sweetener that doesn't spike blood sugar.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Paraguayan leaf used as a zero-calorie sweetener that doesn't spike blood sugar.
Evidence strength: stronger human.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally recognized as safe; rare digestive upset.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally recognized as safe; rare digestive upset.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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