
The zero-calorie sugar substitute you're using may do more than sweeten food, study says
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Different types of monk fruit show varying amounts of compounds that interact with body receptors involved in inflammation and metabolism, according to scientists.
Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.
Monk fruit, also known as Buddha fruit, is native to southern China and is a member of the gourd family. It's been used for centuries in traditional foods and remedies, but modern research has mostly focused on its role as a natural, non-glycemic sweetener.
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