Beyond Sweetness: New Research Points to Potential Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Stevia

By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Published: September 14, 2026 Main Facts For decades, the global health and wellness community has embraced stevia primarily as a natural, zero-calorie botanical alternative to refined sugar. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant—native to South America—it has earned a stellar reputation for sweetening coffee, tea, and baked…

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Nourishing the Gut: How Vitamin D May Help Reshape the Immune Response in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

By Sela Breen Published: September 02, 2026 1. Main Facts For the millions of individuals navigating life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the human immune system—ordinarily a protective shield—becomes a source of chronic turmoil. Instead of defending the digestive tract, a misdirected immune response targets healthy gut tissue, resulting in persistent inflammation, unpredictable and painful…

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