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Has Stevia Been Banned By the FDA?
Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of a shrub in South America. Its sweetness is about 200-300 times that of sucrose and it has low calorie properties.
Although there is controversy over the safety of stevia in some regions, according to data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stevia has not been banned by the FDA.
In fact, stevia can be used as a food additive in the United States, and its usage is increasing year by year.
However, some reports suggest that stevia may be restricted or banned in certain countries and regions, mainly due to the addition of toxic preservatives during its production process and concerns about its long-term safety.
Despite these controversies, the FDA did not ban stevia as a product with safety concerns, but allowed it to be used as a dietary supplement.
In addition, regarding the safety of stevia, studies have shown that it is a safe and non-toxic natural sweetener, and there is no evidence to suggest that it can cause cancer or male infertility.
Therefore, when it comes to the safety of stevia, it is necessary to comprehensively consider scientific research and regulatory evaluations, rather than simply treating it as a banned substance.
