How To Take Stevia Extract Powder?

How To Take Stevia Extract Powder?

Stevia Extract Powder, also known as steviol glycosides, is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of stevia. It is also a natural substance with multiple health effects. It is mainly a class of compounds called steviol glycosides, of which rebaudioside A is the main component. Stevioside is a special class of diterpenoid saponins with high sweetness and low calories. It is reported that rebaudioside A is 200-300 times sweeter than sucrose, while the calories are only 1/300 of sucrose.

The extraction process of Pure Stevia Extract Powder includes soaking the dried stevia leaves in water and then separating the liquid from the leaves and stems by filtering. Further purification using water or food-grade alcohol to obtain steviol glycosides. It mainly contains four diterpenoid glycosides: Stevioside, Rebaudioside A, Rebaudioside C and Dulcoside A. These glycosides have a high sweetness and are the main active ingredients of stevia extract.

The metabolism in the human body is different from that of sucrose. After sucrose and maltose are digested and digested into monosaccharides by the corresponding enzymes in the human body, they are transported to various tissue cells through the blood for metabolism, releasing a large amount of energy. However, stevia extract sweeteners pass through the intestines without any absorption or fermentation decomposition, and are directly excreted from the body through feces. Therefore, the metabolism of sweeteners will not cause blood sugar to rise, and the caloric value is much lower than sucrose.

Stevia is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, native to South America, mainly distributed in Brazil, Paraguay and other places. Stevia leaves have a strong sweet taste and are a medicinal plant with the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, and anti-oxidation.

What are the potential health benefits of stevia extract?

Lowering blood sugar

The stevioside contained in stevia can promote the secretion and utilization of insulin, thereby playing a role in lowering blood sugar. By increasing the body's sensitivity to glucose, the sugar stored in the liver is reduced, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling blood sugar. It can be used as a natural sweetener to replace sugar in high-calorie foods to assist in controlling blood sugar levels.

Improving sugar metabolism

It has the effect of stimulating pancreatic β cells to secrete insulin, which can effectively increase the insulin content in the body, accelerate the entry of glucose into cells for oxidative decomposition, and thus improve the state of sugar metabolism. For diabetic patients, appropriate intake of stevia extract can help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent complications. It is recommended to use it reasonably under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Supplementation

Stevioside is a sweetener that replenishes the energy needed by the human body, maintains the acid-base balance of the human body's internal environment, and can prevent the body from physical fatigue due to excessive lactic acid. Regular use of it can significantly reduce human fatigue symptoms. While relieving physical fatigue, it can also improve the body's anti-fatigue ability.

Skin care

It can nourish delicate skin, replenish rich nutrients for skin cells, promote skin cell regeneration, thereby enhancing skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and improving the overall condition of the skin. At the same time, consuming a certain amount of stevia extract stevia glycoside can inhibit melanin production and lighten spots on the skin surface.

Weight loss

It contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, which can increase the feeling of fullness in the stomach after consumption and reduce the intake of other foods; at the same time, it can also promote the speed of intestinal peristalsis to avoid dry stools and difficulty in excretion. Long-term and moderate consumption of the above-mentioned foods is good for human health, but it does not have a weight loss effect. If you want to lose weight successfully, you also need to cooperate with reasonable exercise methods.

Anti-inflammatory

It contains flavonoids with antioxidant activity, which can inhibit the production and release of inflammatory mediators, thereby exerting an anti-inflammatory effect. For people with chronic inflammation or autoimmune diseases, appropriate intake of stevia extract may have a certain relief effect.

Antioxidant ‌

It contains antioxidants. Long-term drinking helps to resist free radicals and protect the body from oxidative stress.

Diuretic

Some of its ingredients have a diuretic effect, which can increase the speed at which the kidneys filter blood, allowing more water and waste to be excreted from the body. Stevia extract is a good choice for situations where excess water needs to be quickly eliminated from the body, such as edema or weight management. However, be careful not to take it in large quantities for a long time.

Relieve fatigue

Stevia not only contains a variety of amino acids, but also contains a part of sweeteners. After these substances are absorbed by the human body, they will gradually convert into energy, thereby helping to eliminate fatigue symptoms.

What are the advantages of stevia extract?

① Low calorie: Its calorific value is about 0.2 kcal/g, which is much lower than 4 kcal/g of sucrose. Therefore, it can effectively reduce the calorie intake of food, which is beneficial to control weight and prevent obesity.

② High stability: It has good stability under acid, alkali, high temperature, light and other conditions, and is not easy to decompose or discolor, so it can be applied to various processing conditions and storage methods.

③ Antioxidant property: It contains some ingredients with antioxidant effects, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, etc., which can inhibit the oxidation and deterioration of oils and fats in food and extend the shelf life of food.

④ Antibacterial property: It contains some ingredients with antibacterial effects, such as volatile oils, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria in food and maintain the hygiene and safety of food.

What can it be used for?

1. Food and Beverages

Stevia extract is widely used in food and beverages as a natural sweetener. It can be used to make sugar-free soda, low-sugar or low-sugar juice and flavored water, canned fruit, condiments, dairy products, and other baked goods, cereals, chocolates, and desserts. Because its sweetness is 200-350 times that of sugar, only a small amount is needed to achieve the desired sweetness, thereby reducing calorie intake, which is beneficial for weight control and prevention of obesity.

2. Health Products

Stevia extract is used to develop health products that lower blood sugar and blood pressure because it can help control weight and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

3. Cosmetics

Due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, stevia extract is also used in some high-end cosmetics and personal care products to enhance the health and safety of the products.

4. Pharmaceuticals

Due to its natural ingredients and stability, it is also used in pharmaceutical processing as a sweetener.

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