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Stevia

Also indexed as:Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia: Main Image© Steven Foster
Botanical names:
Stevia rebaudiana

Side Effects

Extensive reviews of human and animal data indicate stevia to be safe.4 Stevia accounts for nearly 40% of the sweetener market in Japan and is commonly used in various parts of South America.5

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