March 2022 PMID 35456796

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe?

Arezina N Kasti, Maroulla D Nikolaki, Kalliopi D Synodinou, Konstantinos N Katsas, Konstantinos Petsis, Sophia Lambrinou, Ioannis A Pyrousis, Konstantinos Triantafyllou

Download social card

Mentions

59
Peak: 12 in Mar 2022
across 5 sources since Mar 2022

Extended reach

565,513
potential audience

Total likes

3,128

Video views

153,450

Mentions per month

Mar 2022 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter32 posts
  • News16 articles
  • YouTube5 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the complexity of the publication's findings, with some users sharing personal benefits, such as improving gut strength or eliminating sugar, and others citing scientific studies that report both positive and mixed effects. The tone varies from cautious optimism to scientific curiosity, with words like 'refutes', 'suggests', and 'potential benefit' emphasizing the nuanced nature of the research and its ongoing debate.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize that research findings on stevia's effects are mixed but tend to lean toward potential neutral or beneficial impacts, as seen in posts mentioning benefits or a lack of harm. However, some acknowledge conflicting results from dif

InterestHigh interest

Posts show active curiosity, referencing specific studies, articles, and even personal experiences with gut health, indicating a high interest level in understanding the article's implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

There are references to multiple studies, some sharing summaries of research outcomes, and comments on methodological aspects, reflecting a moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While users discuss the significance of the research, most perceive it as having limited or moderate real-world impact at this stage, emphasizing the need for further human trials and nuanced understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Stevia, a zero-calorie sweetener recognized as safe by health authorities, has been shown to have beneficial effects like reducing blood pressure and improving liver and kidney health, partly depending on gut bacteria to metabolize it.
  • Research, including lab and animal studies, suggests that stevia may positively impact gut microbiota diversity and exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, but more human clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects.
  • The effects of stevia on gut bacteria depend on dosage, intake frequency, and interactions with other foods, with some evidence indicating it can modulate inflammatory responses by influencing specific molecular pathways.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that stevia may benefit the gut microbiome. https://t.co/0V5KNP7b3i

May 22, 2023 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 66,388 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩ ⁦@BrianLenzkes⁩ ⁦@ktguzz⁩ ⁦@ForgeRat⁩ ⁦@Muzzpol⁩ ⁦@shashiiyengar⁩ ⁦@club_gut https://t.co/tYjqiSG654

Mar 31, 2022 · 16 likes · 10 shares · 26,025 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/hIgPjoTBRD @Micro_MDPI https://t.co/GxOS09nb8Q

Aug 13, 2023 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 41,497 followers View post →
Microbiome Live News
@metagenomics · X

[PubMed] The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/Bj3cCRgGJz

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 13,383 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

Mixed results so far - many artificial sweetener studies don't break out the subtypes of sweeteners... The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/N8WxBubb5u

Oct 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,815 followers View post →
AREZINA KASTI
@KastiArezina · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/eLT7zZtXTy μέσω του χρήστη @MDPIOpenAccess

Mar 30, 2022 · 3 likes · 21 followers View post →

All mentions

Diana
@PharmphoodTM · X

RT @DrPalmquist: The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/IeNVo9mLi7

Apr 14, 2024 · 1 share · 557 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/IeNVo9mLi7

Apr 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,168 followers View post →
Flesh Gordon³
@FleshAGordon · X

@Lukewearechange been a user for years, helped me come off auger in my coffee…my gut biome is stronk. here is a pub med article that refutes the claims itt of gut biome damage: https://t.co/u35g6dmQ6y

Aug 26, 2023 · 82 followers View post →
iKombucha
@iKombuchaRo · X

Am dezvoltat 8 sortimente cu diferite arome, care să acopere înr-o anumită măsură gustul de ferment și să ofere gusturi plăcute. #Stevia #kombucha #ikombucha_ro #ikombucha https://t.co/ITDTEgGUOG

Aug 23, 2023 · 127 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/hIgPjoTBRD @Micro_MDPI https://t.co/GxOS09nb…

Aug 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 132 followers View post →
Microorganisms MDPI
@Micro_MDPI · X

RT @agingdoc1: The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/hIgPjoTBRD @Micro_MDPI https://t.co/GxOS09nb…

Aug 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,991 followers View post →
Sneaky Pika
@PikaSneaky · X

RT @agingdoc1: The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/hIgPjoTBRD @Micro_MDPI https://t.co/GxOS09nb…

Aug 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 804 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/hIgPjoTBRD @Micro_MDPI https://t.co/GxOS09nb8Q

Aug 13, 2023 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 41,497 followers View post →
L
@KryptonianMD · X

RT @drmikehart: Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that…

May 23, 2023 · 4 shares · 131 followers View post →
Thomas P Seager, PhD
@seagertp · X

RT @drmikehart: Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that…

May 22, 2023 · 4 shares · 12,544 followers View post →
45Mimi24
@RydblomMimi · X

RT @drmikehart: Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that…

May 22, 2023 · 4 shares · 16,084 followers View post →
Moony96792
@1973moony · X

RT @drmikehart: Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that…

May 22, 2023 · 4 shares · 160 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

Many people are concerned about non-nutritive sweeteners altering their gut microbiome. The latest review indicates that stevia may benefit the gut microbiome. https://t.co/0V5KNP7b3i

May 22, 2023 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 66,388 followers View post →
Marita Ostos
@MaritaOstos · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? - PubMed https://t.co/bxwJZWwO0D

Dec 2, 2022 · 1 like · 158 followers View post →
Dr. M Alquaiz د. محمد القويز
@ALQUAiZ · X

@Makkitter Results indicated that stevia consumption has a potential benefit on the microbiome’s alpha diversity. https://t.co/WS834pWJNZ

Nov 17, 2022 · 62,367 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

Mixed results so far - many artificial sweetener studies don't break out the subtypes of sweeteners... The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/N8WxBubb5u

Oct 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,815 followers View post →
Roman sp.
@romanglz · X

RT @metagenomics: [PubMed] The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/Bj3cCRgGJz

Apr 23, 2022 · 2 shares · 543 followers View post →
Mar Caribens
@maribeacaribens · X

RT @metagenomics: [PubMed] The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/Bj3cCRgGJz

Apr 23, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,176 followers View post →
Microbiome Live News
@metagenomics · X

[PubMed] The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/Bj3cCRgGJz

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 13,383 followers View post →
Eosinophillic esophagitis
@EEsophagitis · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Apr 10, 2022 · 10 shares · 89 followers View post →
Mich_MHA
@Mich_MHA · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 374 followers View post →
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)
@uct_bmhsl · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 1,598 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Aqui, revisaram 14 estudos. Alguns deles mostraram efeitos benéficos ou não prejudiciais da estévia e seus componentes na #microbiota intestinal, enquanto outros indicaram efeitos nocivos, potencialmente, usando modelos in vitro e in vivo. #stevia https://t.co/vd3WbUdEJx

Mar 31, 2022 · 743 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
@_atanas_ · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 123,706 followers View post →
Science Communication
@ScienceCommuni2 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 2,876 followers View post →
Digital Health and Patient Safety Platform
@DHPSP · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 6,746 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 10,273 followers View post →
RogueLemming
@ForgeRat · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 2,420 followers View post →
Muzzpol
@Muzzpol · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 861 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩…

Mar 31, 2022 · 10 shares · 5,926 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Effects of #Stevia Consumption on #Gut #Bacteria: Friend or Foe? Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩ ⁦@BrianLenzkes⁩ ⁦@ktguzz⁩ ⁦@ForgeRat⁩ ⁦@Muzzpol⁩ ⁦@shashiiyengar⁩ ⁦@club_gut https://t.co/tYjqiSG654

Mar 31, 2022 · 16 likes · 10 shares · 26,025 followers View post →
AREZINA KASTI
@KastiArezina · X

The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/eLT7zZtXTy μέσω του χρήστη @MDPIOpenAccess

Mar 30, 2022 · 3 likes · 21 followers View post →