Originally Posted by 'nother
It may also be interesting to know that Stevia is currently banned in the EU, Singapore, and Hong Kong as a food additive, with (apparently) no urging from the makers of aspartame. Also, as it is currently in the U.S., it's only approved as a "dietary supplement", not a food additive, in Canada and Australia.
it has been around for thousands of years. there is no profit in it like there is in sugar and other sweetners. hell the UK is banning all herbal products. it is a typical money is more important then our health issue.
we don't see thigns that are natural and good for us reccomended because they can't be made profitable.