Possible Bittersweet Effects of Stevia Uncovered
According to a brand-new research study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) scientists, the natural sweetener stevia might result in a gut microbial imbalance. The findings were simply released in Molecules, a prominent global peer-reviewed journal of chemistry.
Stevia is a natural low-calorie sweetener that is growing in appeal in food and drink items and is typically thought about safe. However, emerging clinical proof has actually linked the sweetener in gut microbial imbalance, which can result in a range of intestinal health concerns.
According to the brand-new research study, stevia might interfere with interactions in between various germs in the gut microbiome. While the group discovered that stevia hindered these paths, it did not exterminate the germs.
“This is an initial study that indicates that more research is warranted before the food industry replaces sugar and artificial sweeteners with stevia and its extracts,” states lead scientist Dr. Karina Golberg, of the BGU Avram and Stella Goldstein-Goren Department of Biotechnology Engineering.
Reference: “Anti-Quorum Sensing Activity of Stevia Extract, Stevioside, Rebaudioside A and Their Aglycon Steviol” by Victor Markus, Orr Share, Kerem Teralı Nazmi Ozer Robert S. Marks Ariel Kushmaro and Karina Golberg, 23 November 2020, Molecules.
DOI: 10.3390/particles25225480
The scientists who took part in the research study consist of Prof. Ariel Kushmaro, Dr. Karina Golberg and Prof. Robert Marks of the BGU Avram and Stella Goldstein-Goren Department of Biotechnology Engineering, and their trainees Orr Share and Victor Markus. Prof. Kerem Terali from Near East University in Turkey and Prof. Nazmi Ozer from Hacettepe University in Cyprus likewise took part in the research study.
The research study was partly supported by the Israeli Council for Higher Education.
