Effect and function of Stevia leaf

Stevia leaf is a natural sweetener from a shrub that grows naturally in Brazil and Paraguay South Americans have used it as a food sweetener for hundreds of years In recent decades, the plant has also been widely used in other countries Because of its many health benefits, stevia leaf was also approved by the U.S Food and drug administration as a food additive in 2008 One of the main reasons Stevia has helped reduce appetite and tobacco addiction is that Stevia leaves can help lose weight As a kind of food additive, it can be consumed safely without sacrificing the sweetness of food without increasing too many calories, which is very good for dieters Stevia leaf is a pure natural substance without any known side effects, so it is safer than weight-loss drugs In addition to its appetite suppressing effect, stevia leaf has the effect of reducing tobacco addiction and alcohol addiction Doctors in Paraguay have long used Stevia for diabetes and hypoglycemia This is because it stabilizes blood sugar levels Ordinary sugar can cause the blood sugar level to rise or fall suddenly, but Stevia leaves can keep the blood sugar stable Patients with high blood pressure can also benefit from Stevia leaf, because it also has the effect of lowering blood pressure But the herb has no effect on people with normal blood pressure Prevention of cavities in chewing gum, food and drink, which contains Stevia ingredients can play a role in preventing cavities This is because it helps to inhibit the growth of oral bacteria and reduce the accumulation of tartar When Stevia extract is added to toothpaste or mouthwash, gum bleeding can also be relieved Powerful antioxidant research has confirmed that foods and drinks containing Stevia leaves can help treat colds and flu This is related to its antioxidants and other nutrients such as vitamin C, a, zinc, magnesium and iron Because antioxidants can resist free radicals, stevia leaves also have anti-cancer effects Stevia leaves contain an antioxidant component of SOD, which is a special enzyme called superoxide dismutase, which has anti-cancer properties Since sucrose and other artificial sweeteners (such as aspartame and sucralose) do not contain antioxidants, stevia leaves are a healthier sweetener choice.