no Agave syrup now!? jeez...

[vivica2]

"Saponins in many varieties of agave plants are toxic steroid derivatives, as well as purgatives, and are to be avoided during pregnancymiscarriage. These toxins have adverse effects on non-pregnant people and many health compromised consumer categories as well. They are known to contribute to internal hemorrhaging by destroying red blood cells, and they may gravely negatively harm people taking statin and high blood pressure drugs. Agave may also stimulate blood flow in the uterus.(10) Other first hand reports indicate agave may promote sterility in women. Since the agaves used for agave syrup are not being used in their traditional way, there should be a warning label on the sweetener packages that it may promote miscarriage during pregnancy, through weakening the uterine lining."

http://sacredchocolate.wordpress.com...o-on-agave-fb/

[3boobykins]

We gave up agave when we found out about the high fructose content, haven't used it for years. Now there's another reason to avoid it. Thanks for the info!

[MommyMatsumoto]

Yep. I avoid agave because Dr. Mercola says it's a no-no. I was shocked at what he said about it! It's good that you're spreading the word because a lot of people think it's a good, natural sweetener.