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dangers of stevia. Fortunately, none exist. Stevia has been used for centuries by native americans in Paraguay as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes. In Japan, during the 1960's there was a movement against adding chemicals to food. As a result, in 1970 stevia was introduced to the Japanese market. Today, it is used in many of their products and makes up 40% of the Japanese sweetener market.

Stevia is an herb with zero calories and zero carbohydrates. It is safe for diabetics and it won't rot your teeth. Unlike artificial sweeteners like aspartame which accounts for 75% of all complaints involving food additives, stevia has a number of health benefits. It is used for regulating blood sugar, preventing hypertension and treating skin disorders,

Stevia Regulates Blood Sugar
Stevia contains a number of natural nutrients that help to regulate blood sugar which include magnesium, chromium, potassium, selenium, niacin, manganese and zinc. It has no effect on blood glucose but actually increases glucose tolerance. It is preferable to natural sugar substitutes such as molasses, honey and maple syrup which can easily elevate blood sugar levels.
 
Stevia Lowers Blood Pressure
A study was done with human volunteers between the ages of twenty and forty years old in Brazil. They were given tea prepared with stevia leaves and it was found to lower blood pressure levels.

Stevia is the perfect all-natural sugar replacement. Not only is it calorie free promoting weight loss, it has a number of health benefits. It is the right solution for the diabetics sugar cravings, and great for those suffering from high blood pressure.