Life Extension, Stevia Extract, 100 packets, 1 gram each
(LEF-00432)

Stevia rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil. It was identified in 1887 by Antonio Bertoni, a South American scientist, who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians. Stevia was known locally as Caa’-ehe or Kaa’he-e, which means "sweet herb" or "honeyleaf." Two French chemists named Bridel and Lavielle began to unravel the secret of Stevia in 1931 with exploratory extraction work on Stevia rebaudiana leaves. Their research yielded a pure, white crystalline compound they named "stevioside." They found this substance to be 100-300 times sweeter than table sugar and without toxic effects in laboratory animals. Dozens of studies have shown Stevia to be a safe supplement for the human diet, and it is currently used extensively throughout the world in a variety of ways. Since far less needs to be used, Stevia extract will not affect blood sugar levels nearly as much as sucrose (table sugar) and should be useful as a sweetener for those with diabetes. Stevia may be used in baking and cooking. This product is from NOW FOODS.

Contains no soy, yeast, wheat, milk, synthetics, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

The maltodextrin used to dilute Stevia in this product is a complex carbohydrate.

Attention Diabetics: Stevia Extract does not affect blood sugar levels. Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate that may be useful on the advice of your healthcare professional.