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Stevia FactsStevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in
the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and
tropical regions from western North America to South America.
The species Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf,
sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its
sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's
taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar,
although some of its extracts may have a bitter or licorice-like
aftertaste at high concentrations. In relation to diabetes, studies have shown stevia to have a re-vitalizing effect on β-cells of pancreas, improve insulin sensitivity in rats, and possibly even to promote additional insulin production, helping to reverse diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Stevia consumed before meals significantly reduced postprandial insulin levels compared to both aspartame and sucrose. A 2011 review study concluded that Stevia sweeteners would likely benefit diabetic patients. source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia One word of warning about Stevia from Doctor Mercola I want to emphasize, however, that if you have insulin
issues, I suggest that you avoid sweeteners altogether,
including Stevia, as they all can decrease your sensitivity to
insulin.
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