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Research Spotlight: Stevia and hunger

  • Non-nutritive sweeteners like stevia, sucralose, and aspartame offer high sweetness with few calories but raise concerns regarding cancer risk, appetite effects, glycemic control, and gut microbiome impact.
  • Recent study tested effects of stevia, sugar, and water consumed 30 minutes before a buffet-style pizza lunch following a standardized breakfast.
  • Both stevia and sugar pre-loads reduced hunger compared to water, both immediately after consumption and after the lunch.
  • Total caloric intake during the pizza lunch and throughout the test day was similar across the stevia, sugar, and water groups.
  • Stevia did not significantly impact post-meal blood glucose levels.
  • The study suggests that stevia, like other non-nutritive sweeteners, does not adversely affect metabolism or energy intake, supporting its use in calorie control and weight management.
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