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Old 02-23-2011, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dejibo View Post
TRy Stevia or Truvia its made from a natural plant and offers nice sweetness with no headache! Good reviews on it.

Until 2009 it was banned by the FDA as a food additive because of possible infertility and cancer side effects.

The FDA semi reversed this and now allows Rebiana (an extract of Stevia) as a safe food additive. This is used by Truvia.

So, although the whole jury is still out on this, it seems that Rebians/Truvia is relatively safe.

I would still stay away from it if I were of child giving/bearing years...both sexes!!
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