#342: The Truth About Stevia, GERD and Hormone Imbalances, & the Fiber Debate

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In this episode, Noelle and Stefani discuss the truth about stevia, GERD and hormone imbalances, & the fiber debate

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Topics!

[20:08] The Truth About Stevia

[55:53] GERD and Hormone Imbalance

[1:01:26] The Fiber Debate

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Studies about Stevia

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20303371/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10690946/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26965840/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31420111/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627124/

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