Stevia is a shrub that originated in South America. Its leaves contain compounds called steviol glycosides, which have a ...

However, out of the 11 low- and no-calorie sweeteners included in the study, only one—stevia—was perceived to be safe by more than 50% of the 187 participants, most of whom were dietitians and ...

As consumer demand for sugar reduction grows, beverages made with non-artificial sweeteners like stevia are thriving.

This includes brand names like Truvia and Stevia in the Raw (made by the manufacturer of Sweet'N Low) and specialty drinks like Zevia. In humans, taste buds on the tongue contain receptors to ...