| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) (leaf) Extract 36 mg | † |
| Steviosides 6 mg | † |
| Rebaudiosides 27 mg | † |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value Not Established
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These supplement facts may vary from the product you receive. Please call for exact numbers.
Other Ingredients: None
Free of: Added Sugar, Soy, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten, Corn & Additives.
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 40 mg daily in your food or favorite beverage or as directed by a physician. An accurate gram weight scale is recommended.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have any medical conditions consult your physician before use. It may cause hypoglycemia in some individuals. Persons taking medicines to increase insulin levels or lower blood sugar should not take this supplement without medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children.
Stevia extract comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, also known as candyleaf, sweetleaf, and sugarleaf. Stevia rebaudiana plants are native to Paraguay and Brazil, but individuals can cultivate the plants in any semi-humid location with well-draining soil. Stevia is a natural sweetener and zero-calorie sugar substitute. It owes its sweetness to its bioactive compounds, steviol glycosides.
The two most common steviol glycosides are rebaudioside A and stevioside. They are the primary ingredients in stevia sweeteners. Unlike regular sugar, steviol glycosides don’t trigger a glycemic response. Rebaudioside A is around 240 times sweeter than sugar in taste, while stevioside is about 140 times sweeter. The body can’t digest or absorb steviol glycosides, hence the lack of calories and glycemic response.
Stevia extract is a popular sugar substitute for sweetening foods and beverages without all the calories of sugar. Stevia doesn’t affect blood glucose levels, making it a popular option for individuals monitoring their blood sugar.
Stevia may help individuals manage their weight by eliminating excess calories from sugar, thus supporting the necessary calorie deficit to lose weight. Individuals consuming foods made with stevia also feel exactly as full as those consuming the same foods made with standard sugar despite the reduction in calories. As a result, stevia’s unique effects on satiety may further support weight loss efforts.
Stevia extract helps scavenge free radicals that cause oxidative stress. Unchecked, free radicals can cause oxidative damage that worsens numerous disease states and causes cells to age prematurely. Research shows that stevia extract surpasses the efficacy of other antioxidants, such as quercetin. Stevia also activates the body’s antioxidant defenses and helps the body detox by preserving Nrf2 expression. The Nrf2 response is critical for combating oxidative stressors that cause chronic inflammation. Stevia inhibits pro-inflammatory gene expression as well.
Unlike other sugar substitutes, stevia does not contain artificial ingredients. However, several other zero-calorie and low-calorie sugar substitutes are available on the market. Each has a unique sweetness profile, and which is best largely comes down to personal preference. PureBulk carries numerous zero- and low-calorie sweeteners, including:
Stevia extract far surpasses sugar in sweetness and requires much less to sweeten foods. A standard 40mg serving size of Stevia Extract 90% correlates to about one teaspoon of table sugar. It provides 22mg of steviosides and 11mg of rebaudiosides. The table below provides additional conversions for your convenience.
| Sugar | Stevia Extract |
| 1 tsp | 40mg |
| 2 tsp | 80mg |
| 1 tbsp | 120mg |
| ½ C | 1/4 tsp |
| 2 C | 1 tsp |
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*NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.