A Natural Sweetener That Could Combat COVID, Diabetes, and CancerA Natural Sweetener That Could Combat COVID, Diabetes, and Cancer
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A Natural Sweetener That Could Combat COVID, Diabetes, and Cancer

One significant benefit of monk fruit is that it can manage blood sugar and lipid levels, it might have antiviral and anti-cancer effects.
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By Flora Zhao
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Following in stevia’s footsteps, monk fruit has gained widespread attention as a natural sweetener. One significant benefit of this sweetener is that it can manage blood sugar and lipid levels. It also might have antiviral effects against COVID-19 and even anti-cancer properties.

Monk fruit is also known as luo han guo, and its fruit resembles a small melon on the outside. Ancient Chinese people have used it for centuries as a natural sweetener and traditional medicine.