Short & Sweet- Stevia

This week we're digging in to one of the sweetest trends of the early 2000's- Stevia. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia_rebaudiana https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/whats-in-those-haribo-gummy-bears/283162/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400077/#:~:text=Maltitol%20is%20commercially%20produced%20from,together%20%5B2%2C3%5D. https://daily.jstor.org/stevias-global-story/ https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/research-alert-artificial-sweeteners-significantly-alter-the-small-bowel-microbiome/#:~:text=06%3A45%20AM-,RESEARCH%20ALERT%3A%20Artificial%20Sweeteners%20Significantly%20Alter%20the%20Small%20Bowel%20Microbiome,the%20microbiome%20of%20the%20gut. https://www.cell.com/iscience/pdf/S2589-0042(23)02607-X.pdf https://mbertoni.org.py/en/equipment/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-stevia-from Looking for more Rooted Content? ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *