Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Lab Tests

Fermentation boosts stevia’s ability to target cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed.

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Hiroshima University researchers have found that fermented stevia extract may fight pancreatic cancer without harming healthy cells—potentially making it more than just a zero-calorie sugar substitute.

Pancreatic cancer shows significant resistance to existing treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.