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Stevia Extract
1 gram, 100 packets
Item Catalog Number: 00432 |
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Stevia Extract (stevioside) is an extract of Stevia rebaudiana, a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil, which was first identified in 1887. Stevioside is 250 times sweeter than table sugar108-109 and results of short and long-term studies have shown it to be a safe supplement for the human diet.110-114
Stevia Extract has been shown to promote healthy blood sugar levels in those already within normal levels and may be useful as a potential source of natural antioxidants. 115-117* |
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| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 packet |
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Servings Per Container 100 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
0 |
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Calories from fat |
0 |
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Sodium |
0 g |
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Total Carbohydrate |
1 g |
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Sugar |
<1 g |
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Protein |
0 g |
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Other ingredients: rice maltodextrin, Stevia rebaudiana extract (stevioside), silica. |
Contains no soy, yeast, wheat, milk, synthetics, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. |
| Dosage and Use |
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Since stevia is 250 times as sweet as sucrose (table sugar), only minute quantities of this product are needed. Stevia may be used in baking and cooking. |
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Attention diabetics: stevia extract does not affect blood sugar levels. | |
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