@article {10.3844/ajptsp.2017.7.17,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Effect of Stevia Consumption on Blood Pressure, Stress Hormone Levels and Anthropometrical Parameters in Healthy Persons},
author = {Al-Dujaili, Emad A.S. and Twaij, Husni and Bataineh, Yazan A. and Arshad, Unam and Amjid, Faiza},
volume = {12},
year = {2017},
month = {Aug},
pages = {7-17},
doi = {10.3844/ajptsp.2017.7.17},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajptsp.2017.7.17},
abstract = {Stevia is a natural sweetener containing steviol glycosides known to be several times sweeter than sucrose. It is thought to have several beneficial properties though some evidence state it may have detrimental effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential beneficial or harmful effects of stevia consumption by exploring its effects on blood pressure, stress hormone levels and anthropometrical markers in A crossover placebo controlled study was conducted on 16 volunteers randomly assigned to consume either stevia or a placebo (sugar) for one week. The measurements were attained on three different occasions and each volunteer was allowed a 3-day initiation period before baseline and in between interventions. The systolic BP increased following stevia intake from 114.5±12.7 to 119.9±12.9mmHg (p},
journal = {American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}