Reviewed by: Dr. Aastha Manchanda
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Monk fruit has no calories or carbs, which may help with weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight.
Monk fruit doesn't affect blood sugar levels and can work as a zero calorie sweetener for people with diabetes.
Monk fruit contains flavonoids and mogrosides, antioxidants that may protect the body from oxidative stress.
High sugar intake is linked with inflammation, however monk fruit is a zero sugar sweetener, rich in antioxidants that offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
According to a study mogroside in monk fruit may have some anti-cancer qualities.