Stevia Extract Powder 8 oz (227g) Standardized 90% total steviol glycosides, 250 times sweeter than sugar

The stevia extract powder is zero calorie, heat stable, pH stable, and non-fermentable. Stevia, especially stevia extract powder, has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. Stevia extract powder may benefit for weight loss and human being with diabetes. Stevia Rebaudiana is commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia. It is a genus of about 240 speices of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family, native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. Stevia is widely grown for its sweet leaves. The leaves of stevia have 30-45 times the sweetness of table sugar, yet the water extract from the leaves containing steviol glycosides, mainly stevioside and rebaudioside, is 250-300 times sweeter than table sugar. Stevia was used for its sweetness in medicine or tea by natives in South America for centuries. Its extract has been widely used as a sweetener in Japan since 1971, and it is also available as a sweeter in Australia, New Zealand and China. In the United States, Rebiana is generally recognized as safe as of December 2008, and stevia is also recognized as a dietary supplement. Stevia also has shown promise benefits in medical research for such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has negligible effect on blood glucose, therefore it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets. Warnings: The above description is for informational purpose, not as healthcare professional advice. Pregnant or lactating women, people with diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs, should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to starting any supplementation program. Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.