Studies Prove Truvia is Safe for Use
The new natural sweetener brand on the block, Truvia, is the first stevia based product that isn’t labeled as a dietary supplement. Truvia, which made its grand debut in select supermarkets of the D’Agostino chain in New York in July, is made from rebiana, what the company calls the “best tasting part of the stevia leaf.” Unlike other stevia based products that the FDA has refused to categorize as a food additive due to safety concerns, Truvia is being promoted as a table top sweetener. Plans are on to expand its application and usage in other foods and beverages.
Before Truvia was introduced in the market, it was put through a series of safety evaluation studies by Cargill and The Coca Cola Company, who have jointly worked to develop this product. Studies showed that its use had no impact on blood sugar levels in people who suffered from type 2 diabetes. Truvia also had no effect on a healthy person’s blood pressure. Other tests conducted on lab rats found no impact of the stevia-based sweeter on fertility and reproductive health.
This should assuage the fears of those who were leery of Truvia’s safety because of earlier experiences with stevia products.
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How do i know Truvia is REALLY safe to use? The FDA approved aspertame and sucalose, a manufactured product derived from a natural food (sugar), but I and many other people react badly to those (some people have even died). I use stevia and know how truly safe it is, but, again, how do i REALLY know Truvia, a manufactured product derived from a natural herb (stevia), is safe?
Dear Sir; As a former employee of Cargill and a diabetic I was happy to find Truvia on my grocery shelve. I have been useing it for a few weeks now and it is GREAT. No nasty aftertaste. I would like to know if a person can use it in cooking.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely, Madalyn E. Janson