Stevia, thanks to its stevioside, which is 10-15 times sweeter than sugar, can serve as a sugar substitute. However, if consumed in large quantities, its taste can become bitter. This herb is widely used as a safe sweetener in medicine and cooking, and is especially recommended for people with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic problems, including weight loss diets.
Stevia consumption also helps to normalize metabolism and can serve as a means of detoxifying the body by removing toxic substances, including radionuclides. This plant also helps to lower blood cholesterol levels, improves kidney, pancreas and liver function, as well as normalizes blood fluid characteristics and improves cardiovascular function.
Stevia extract is used to make sugar-free beverages and products for people with diabetes. Stevia leaves can be included in the diet as a dietary supplement in tea. Due to its tonic effect, the plant is popular among athletes and people engaged in high-intensity mental work.
Stevia leaves also contain selenium and copper, which improve skin condition by protecting it from ultraviolet rays and free radicals. This combination of trace elements helps to reduce skin aging and increases oxygen saturation of cells.
