What is Estevia?

Estevia is a type of plant whose extract is used as a substitute for low -calorie sugar. Its use was controversial because there are studies that claim to be beneficial and other studies that suggest that it can be dangerous. It is currently available as a food supplement, but not as an ingredient in food. It is also known as Stevia.

The herb from the family chrysanthemum , the plant Estevia is originally from South America, namely Paraguay and Brazil. Its leaves are naturally sweet and are used as a type of sweetener. The extract is a hundred times sweeter than sugar, but it has no calories.

Before 2008, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not approve Estevia as safe for human consumption and stated that there was no sufficient research of the long -term product to be marked as safe. However, it was available as a food supplement, as the supplements do not fall into the FDA regulations.

Mana claims that estevia is an effective natural sweetener that is not onlySafe consume, but also has beneficial side effects. Some say it is particularly beneficial for diabetics because it can reduce blood sugar by supporting insulin production. Others speculate that it may become a treatment measure for diabetes 2. Type and studies suggest that it can reduce blood pressure. Estevia can also benefit dental health, because unlike sugar does not cause tooth decay.

There are also arguments that Estevia is harmful. The male rats that have been fed have suffered from the shape of reduced sperm production along with other infertility indicators, suggesting that this may have negative effects on the human reproductive system. Some studies also indicate that mutagenic compounds may contain DNA mutation and possibly cancer. There is also evidence that Estevia consumption can be the ability of the body to metabolize carbohydrates and the body process in converting food into eNergia.

Although the Estevia extract itself is not available as a sweetener, the FDA declared some refined versions as safe. These products contain rebaudioside A, one of the compounds found in the plant. Some individuals suffer from slight side effects of these products such as nausea or fullness.