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Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) is primarily used as a natural, non-nutritive sweetener. Its active compounds, mogrosides, provide intense sweetness without calories or glycemic impact. While monk fruit is not traditionally used in herbal medicine to "treat" sugar cravings, its application in reducing sugar intake is supported by recent scientific research. Several studies indicate that substituting monk fruit sweetener for sugar can help lower overall sugar consumption and may assist people attempting to reduce sugar cravings by providing sweetness without the metabolic consequences of sugar. However, there is limited direct evidence that monk fruit specifically suppresses or "treats" the underlying neurobiological drivers of sugar cravings. Most research focuses on safety, metabolic effects, and its use as a sugar substitute rather than on craving reduction per se. A few small studies and reviews suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners, including monk fruit, may help some people manage sweet cravings by offering an alternative, but findings are mixed and do not conclusively demonstrate a strong effect on cravings themselves. In summary, monk fruit’s role is scientifically plausible as a substitute for sugar, which may indirectly support individuals struggling with sugar cravings, but direct evidence for its craving-suppressing effects remains limited.

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