Read it HERE
...Popular sugar substitute found to impair gut microbiome communications, but Israeli scientists say further experiments needed.
Truvia's Sweet Scam: Highly Processed, GMO, and Contains Hardly Any Stevia
June 15, 2015 - HERE
... A. Glycosylated Stevia
Glycosylated enzyme modification increases the number of substituent sugar groups by incubating a low-cost extract with glucosyltransferase enzymes and a source of glucose. The original plant glycosides emerge modified by the addition of one or more extra glucose residues. The exact glycoside composition that results is often undetermined, and the modified glycosides are not nature-identical to Reb A, Reb D, or Reb M. Glycosylated stevia usually also contains some unreacted glucose and a small number of unreacted feedstock glycosides.
B. Bio-converted Stevia
This new approach uses enzymes to change leaf extracted Reb A glycosides into Reb D and Reb M. This differs from "glycosylated enzyme modification" in that bioconversion enzymes are highly specific and create nature-identical Reb D and Reb M. Commercial supplies of these bio-converted glycosides were beginning to become commercially available in 2018 and can be labeled as Stevia Leaf Extract in the USA.
3. Stevia Leaf Extract – Glycoside Blends
To date, the largest barrier to widespread Reb D and Reb M inclusion in formulations has been cost. Consumer demand is driving nearly all food and beverage producers to consider sugar reduction across the board, but the increased ingredient costs associated with these products are another commercialization challenge. As aforementioned technology and extraction techniques improve, costs associated with high purity Reb M will undoubtedly go down, but in the interim, the most cost-effective solution is to utilize glycoside blends. This holds especially true for organic certified sugar-reduced products, which need to have ingredients that meet the standards set forth by the National Organic Program (NOP).
Fermented, glycosylated, and bio-converted Reb M sweeteners currently do not satisfy these standards due to the use of processing aids such as genetically modified yeast strains and GMO corn or sugar cane. Pyure's innovative approach to glycoside blending allows for organic and Non-GMO certified finished material, labeled as Stevia Leaf Extract, meeting the needs of a wide array of customers.
As a leader in the organic natural sweetener industry with branded products on the shelves of thousands of retailers across the country, it was important for Pyure to bring economically viable, organic certified Reb M and Reb D ingredients to market. ...
Here’s what I found about microbiome disruption...
Non-nutritive sweeteners possess a bacteriostatic effect and alter gut microbiota in mice
In summary, our data show that NNSs have direct bacteriostatic effects and can change the intestinal microbiota in vivo.
More chemicals we don't need! if you're looking for a safe, zero calorie sweetener you might have heard about the benefits of Stevia. However, it's worth watching the video below from Objective Health to see why it might not be such a safe choice... GMO Stevia is everywhere! If you don't know anything about GMO or GM food, read my GM comic - retired neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock explains the dangers with the help of some farmyard critters...Also, there's Truvia - would you trust anything jointly developed by a company like Coca-cola teaming up with 'AgriBusiness' Cargill?
Don't trust these new products... here's why.
Stevia in the News
WHY I STOPPED USING STEVIA - HERE
Stevia – The Dark Side of This Natural Sweetener - HERE
AVOID! The Toxic Truth About Stevia - HERE
- The UK Food Safety Authority updates stevia saccharide application information - HERE
- What to Watch Out For When Buying Stevia - HERE
- Popular natural sweetener stevia may cause unfortunate gut health changes HERE
- US Fines Company for Goods Made With Suspected Forced Labor in China (Stevia) HERE
- Finally found what is triggering my allergic asthma - STEVIA!! - HERE
- Is stevia a healthy alternative? Everything you should know - HERE
- The source of sweetness – modern approaches to Reb M and Reb D - HERE
- Does Stevia Affect Gut Bacteria? – What You Need to Know - HERE
- Does Stevia Cause Bladder Urgency? HERE
Restless legs syndrome associated with use of stevia nonnutritive sweetener - HERE
Umesh Goswami, MBBS, Snigdha Pusalavidyasagar, MBBS
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine | Published Online:July 21, 2020
Abstract
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor movement disorder affecting an estimated 15% to 20% of the general adult population in the US. Several drugs and drug classes have been shown to either cause and/or exacerbate symptoms of RLS. With the epidemic of obesity and the heightened awareness of the harmful effects of added sugars, the consumption of low and no-calorie sweeteners has substantially increased. We report a case where the patient developed RLS symptoms with the use of stevia extract based no calorie sweetener. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of RLS possibly associated with low or no calorie sweetener use.
Truvia's Sweet Scam: Highly Processed, GMO, and Contains Hardly Any Stevia
June 15, 2015 - HERE
"Nor is it actually mostly stevia...it's mostly derived from GMO corn. Truvia is actually made mostly of erythritol, a sugar alcohol derived from genetically modified corn. Only 5% of the compound is actually derived from the stevia plant."
... A. Glycosylated Stevia
Glycosylated enzyme modification increases the number of substituent sugar groups by incubating a low-cost extract with glucosyltransferase enzymes and a source of glucose. The original plant glycosides emerge modified by the addition of one or more extra glucose residues. The exact glycoside composition that results is often undetermined, and the modified glycosides are not nature-identical to Reb A, Reb D, or Reb M. Glycosylated stevia usually also contains some unreacted glucose and a small number of unreacted feedstock glycosides.
B. Bio-converted Stevia
This new approach uses enzymes to change leaf extracted Reb A glycosides into Reb D and Reb M. This differs from "glycosylated enzyme modification" in that bioconversion enzymes are highly specific and create nature-identical Reb D and Reb M. Commercial supplies of these bio-converted glycosides were beginning to become commercially available in 2018 and can be labeled as Stevia Leaf Extract in the USA.
3. Stevia Leaf Extract – Glycoside Blends
To date, the largest barrier to widespread Reb D and Reb M inclusion in formulations has been cost. Consumer demand is driving nearly all food and beverage producers to consider sugar reduction across the board, but the increased ingredient costs associated with these products are another commercialization challenge. As aforementioned technology and extraction techniques improve, costs associated with high purity Reb M will undoubtedly go down, but in the interim, the most cost-effective solution is to utilize glycoside blends. This holds especially true for organic certified sugar-reduced products, which need to have ingredients that meet the standards set forth by the National Organic Program (NOP).
Fermented, glycosylated, and bio-converted Reb M sweeteners currently do not satisfy these standards due to the use of processing aids such as genetically modified yeast strains and GMO corn or sugar cane. Pyure's innovative approach to glycoside blending allows for organic and Non-GMO certified finished material, labeled as Stevia Leaf Extract, meeting the needs of a wide array of customers.
As a leader in the organic natural sweetener industry with branded products on the shelves of thousands of retailers across the country, it was important for Pyure to bring economically viable, organic certified Reb M and Reb D ingredients to market. ...
Non-nutritive sweeteners possess a bacteriostatic effect and alter gut microbiota in mice
In summary, our data show that NNSs have direct bacteriostatic effects and can change the intestinal microbiota in vivo.
The influence of stevia glycosides on the growth of Lactobacillus reuteri strains.
SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY:
The study showed that the growth of Lactobacillus reuteri strains was inhibited in the presence of stevia sweeteners stevioside and rebaudioside A.
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