Is Stevia for Diabetes?

Is Stevia Safe for Diabetes?

Read the scientific data on steviol glycosides the results of the new studies showed no adverse effects of steviol glycosides when taken at doses of about 4 mg/kg bw per day. Diabetes is a medical condition which should be monitored and treated by a qualified physician or health care practitioner. However, Stevia can be a part of a healthy diet for anyone with blood sugar problems since it is not believed to raise blood sugar levels. If in doubt, ask your doctor. However, if they say no, ask them politely for current research to support their opinion.

Here is latest news about Stevia safety;

JECFA & FDA 2008

The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), an independent, international expert panel administered by the United Nations and World Health Organization, has conducted a thorough scientific review of all the available scientific data on steviol glycosides, including rebaudioside A (used in rebiana) and concluded that they are safe for their intended use - to sweeten foods and beverages and established a permanent Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level.   (see http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/agns/files/jecfa69_final.pdf)

In December 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) stated it had no objection to the conclusion of an expert panel that rebaudioside A is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a general purpose sweetener.  Prior to this, stevia-based ingredients were only permitted for use as a dietary supplement in the U.S.