Stevia ** Was: Chocolate for Diabetics

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Hi Susan,

 

> ========Some of you may not know that 10 years ago, the FDA claimed

> that Stevia interferred with a woman's reproductive cycle -- even

> suggesting fertility. I'm not a fan of the FDA, but I did some research

> and found that native populations did and still do use Stevia for birth

> control. I haven't checked on it since, so I don't know where the FDA

> stands on that claim now.

 

The FDA is still claiming the research is inconclusive .. and they are

saying its harmful until proven otherwise .. depending on HOW and for

WHAT REASON its sold .. its now allowed as a food supplement. As stated

in the URLs below, there might be some vested interests in such a

position .. like .. pressure from the artificial sweetener industry.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia

 

http://www.stevia.net/fda.htm

 

> Nor was I able to learn just how affective the herb was as a birth control

> measure within the native populations. Hoax? Not likely. I think the FDA

> probably had real concerns, considering its historical. I have no idea if

> the FDA continued to study or watch the herb.

 

Interesting to note that the Japanese have been using it for 30 years ..

and just the other day I read that their birth rates are declining to a

dangerously low level. Is there a connection? Who knows? Cause and

effect is often difficult to get a handle on. But those who wish to

take a particular position can always use the same data to come up with

different conclusions .. like the FDA and stevia industry has done.

 

> Susan H.

 

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