> things like stevia extract and erythritol which have at best unclear implications health-wise Stevia is a natural sweetener that has been generally recognize

> things like stevia extract and erythritol which have at best unclear implications health-wise Stevia is a natural sweetener that has been generally recognized as safe by the United States. Tens of thousands of studies conducted in Japan demonstrate its safety and they've used it as a dietary supplement for decades. Various cancer research institutes have also ran large-scale human studies that support its safety. Do not confuse Stevia with aspartame, saccharin, and other artificial sweeteners. Stevia doesn't have the same mouthfeel as sugar and has a tendency to develop a bitter taste above a certain quantity but I attribute that to the typical American sweet tooth; I have no trouble flavoring drinks with Stevia because I prefer about half the level of sweetness that a commercial product might otherwise have.