Are there benefits to using stevia?

And according to a 2009 study, stevia leaf powder may help manage cholesterol. Study participants consumed 20 milliliters of stevia extract daily for one month.

The study found stevia lowered total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and triglycerides with no negative side effects. It also increased HDL ("good") cholesterol. It's unclear if occasional stevia use in lower amounts would have the same impact.