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Fermented Stevia Extract Targets Pancreatic Cancer Cells

8/8/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery from Hiroshima University reveals that fermented stevia extract, enhanced by Lactobacillus plantarum SN13T, can selectively attack pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. This promising development shines a light on a potential gentler treatment option, paving the way for human trials to confirm its effectiveness and improve survival rates.

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A groundbreaking discovery from Hiroshima University reveals that fermented stevia extract, enhanced by Lactobacillus plantarum SN13T, can selectively attack pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. This promising development shines a light on a potential gentler treatment option, paving the way for human trials to confirm its effectiveness and improve survival rates.