Stevia information
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Indian tribes in Paraguay have relied on stevia for centuries to sweeten what is now known as the national drink, mate. Local inhabitants also used stevia to treat diabetes, and other groups have apparently experimented with this as well. Some say that the leaf can actively lower blood sugar levels and may fight infection.
Over the years there has been great interest in putting stevia to work as a sugar substitute, particularly for diabetics and people interested in non caloric sweeteners. Japan is the biggest consumer, putting it in everything from soft drinks to pickles, although Paraguay and Brazil continue to use it heavily as well.
Stevia dilates vessels, causing lowered blood pressure and increased urine flow when given over long periods. (M.S. Melis, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 47(3) 1995:129-34.)
Unlike table sugar, stevia is not likely to cause cavities. (S. Das et al., Caries Research, 26(5) 1992:363-66.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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