Whole-leaf stevia has not been granted GRAS status despite numerous studies reporting no adverse effects. Currently, stevia-rebiana is used in many food products. It also can be used in cookie, cake ...

KANSAS CITY — Stevia extracts have gained in importance in the sugar reduction category for more than a decade. Allulose, a “rare sugar,” has become a rising star over the past year or so. Yet the two ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

New research into the plant-based sweetener stevia indicates that the sugar substitute may have negative implications for gut health. Share on Pinterest Alina Rosanova/Getty Images. For this reason, ...

I recently ripped open a package of Smart Sweets gummy candies—fruit bears, berry-flavored fish, sour kids—and taste-tested one piece from each, skeptically. The label boasted just 3 grams of sugar.

KANSAS CITY — Advancements in the stevia/steviol glycoside category have led to new sweetener options for food and beverage formulators seeking to reduce sugar. Issues to consider when choosing a ...

If you want to reduce your sugar intake, stevia could be a good substitute. Stevia has long been advertised as a healthy alternative to table sugar and low-calorie artificial sweeteners. Researchers ...

Using stevia as a sugar substitute can reduce calories in foods and drinks, but it may also have some adverse effects. Possible side effects include nausea, bloating, low blood pressure, and hormone ...

Stevia's potential side effects can include nausea, bloating, decreased blood pressure, and potential impacts on the liver.

HOWTIAN has grown stevia plants with up to a 12% average Reb A yield this season, the “highest ever in the industry,” says the firm, which described the news as a “milestone not just for the company, ...