[tipoketpu]

No, they are totally synthetic and have a negative effect on health. Buy stevia online (i like NOW brand, KAL brand is also good -- meaning no bitter aftertaste) RESEARCH SWEET & LOW online, it is ASPARTAME which is totally bad for the body and creates food cravings etc. Google 'sweet deception', its a good aspartame resource. Dr. Simmons states STEVIA is to be used on the diet. I recommend using it for life!