Posted on 04/08/2024 1:54:23 PM PDT by ransomnote
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Regarding blood biochemistry, the results were pronounced:
- Stevia administration caused a significant reduction in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and RBCs (red blood cells) count, compared to control groups.
- In female mice, stevia showed a significant decrease in WBCs (white blood cells) count.
In reference to liver health, the results were again extreme:
- Stevia administration increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels. (AST and ALT are two of the liver enzymes doctors look at when trying to figure out if you have a problem with your liver.)
- Levels of liver triglycerides and cholesterol in male mice groups increased.
- Stevia significantly elevated liver cholesterol levels in both male and female mice groups.
The results for kidney health were also condemning:
- Stevia affected urea levels, but more so in male subjects, whereas creatinine levels were more elevated in female subjects. (The former can indicate kidney injury or disease in lab testing, whereas the latter indicates kidney problems, oftentimes a blocked urinary tract.)
- Damage to the kidneys upon dissection (and studies of the samples) showed congested blood vessels after 16 weeks of administration.
In addition to all these somewhat shocking results, stevia, the longer it was administered also affected:
- gut integrity and microbiome behavior
- the immune system, with increased IgG, IgE and IgA levels, all pointing to an increased likelihood of allergies, chronic infections and autoimmunity
- inflammation, with a significant increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines"
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I would have to know how much stevia the mice were fed before making a judgement, but in these studies, It’s usually an astronomical amount for their size,; in other words, bogus.
Here is what I use, sourced from NC (at least when I bought it) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FTJCYMQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#customerReviews
As far as the amount of artificial sweeteners given to the young albino rats, both male and female, the study claims: In this study, Animal equivalent dose (AED) was calculated on the basis of body surface area by multiplying the human dose (mg/kg) by the Km ratio (AED = Human dose X Km ratio) according to Nair and Jacob (2016). Km ratio was obtained from FDA draft guidelines (2005).
Makes no sense to me but maybe someone here can decipher it.
“Sugar is a natural sweetener. So is honey.”
So is stevia.
Your stevia source, please?
See post #63 😊
Thank you.
Watched the whole thing
So, I’m confused.
Walt had Saul steal back the ricin which he hid in Jesse’s house?
Then to put Jesse’s mind at ease, he created a fake one of salt, having hid the ricin in the electrical outlet?
I can see time passes because he comes in the Cadillac which he would use in the finale. And retrieves the ricin from the electrical plate. Which he somehow puts in Lydia’s Stevia.
I don’t understand why he wouldn’t have Saul just switch it for a fake.
They were obviously skipping through multiple episodes. I saw maybe 3 episodes total. The one where Walt buys the Cadillac, and the finale and one other episode.
I really don’t remember all the details of it. I never understood how Walt got it into the Stevie either, the show didn’t explain it clearly but a little poking around on the internet reveals a lot of peoplexare wondering the same thing. My assumption us he planted it on the table at the coffee shop before she got there. In this segment he comments on how “schedule oriented” she is so he probably knew where she’d sit.
https://youtu.be/00HXP9oBb9w?si=LUYdSn7Py_cw8uWO
Also, if you notice, look in the background when she sits down, Walter White is already sitting at a table with his back to the camera.
Yeah, she must always have picked that table by the window if it was available. And there was only one package of Stevia for her to choose.
“From a very quick reading of the article, I didn’t notice any references to the amount being used, the length of time, who paid for the study, whether the results were reproducible, etc.”
Here is a link to the actual study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016420301997#s0005
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The length of time was 8 weeks and 16 weeks.
The amount of stevia used was 4.20 mg (stevia)/1 ml (water). If my math is correct, this converts to ~ 1 gram/8 fluid (US) ounces. One packet of Truvia is 2 grams.
As a diabetic, I switched from Stevia to Monkfruit. A bit more expensive, but worth it.
They have to use all kinds of strong alkali chemicals to extract the sweet elements from these plants. I’m convinced that these pose the real danger.
I looked it up and saw that Splenda makes a version that includes Stevia. I wouldn’t trust anything manufactured from that company, TBH. They surely put their chemicals in everything.
Stevia should be all natural and organic. Check your products for non-GMO labels. If you are getting a bitter aftertaste, you have used too much. Stevia in coffee only requires 2-4 drops for starters and add more until it’s to your liking. If you are getting some other aftertaste, it’s probably not true Stevia.
I saw a TV commercial for Splenda talking about their “stevia fields” and realized it’s all the same stuff.
No aftertaste just terrible leg pains. Not cramps just pain. as soon as I gave up the sweetener they went away.
but thank u.
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