What Is Stevia? Understanding Nature's Sweetener

What Is Stevia? Understanding Nature's Sweetener

What Is Stevia? Understanding Nature's Sweetener

In recent years, there has been a surge in interest surrounding stevia as a natural alternative to sugar. But what exactly is stevia, and how does it compare to traditional sweeteners? In this blog post, we'll breakdown stevia, exploring its history, properties, and potential benefits.

What is Stevia?

Stevia, scientifically known as Stevia rebaudiana, is a small, leafy plant native to South America. For centuries, indigenous peoples in Paraguay and Brazil have used stevia leaves as a natural sweetener in traditional medicines and beverages. Today, stevia is cultivated worldwide for its sweetening properties, which are derived from the glycosides found in its leaves.

How Does Stevia Work?

Unlike table sugar, which is derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, stevia extract is obtained from the leaves of the stevia plant. The primary sweet compounds in stevia, known as steviol glycosides, are much sweeter than sugar but contain zero calories. When consumed, these glycosides interact with taste receptors on the tongue, triggering a sensation of sweetness without affecting blood sugar levels. This makes stevia an attractive option for individuals trying to reduce their sugar intake.

Benefits of Stevia:

  1. Zero Calories: Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning it provides sweetness without adding calories to your diet. This makes it an excellent choice for individuals looking to control their calorie intake or maintain a healthy weight.

  2. Blood Sugar Control: Unlike sugar, which can cause spikes in blood glucose levels, stevia does not affect blood sugar or insulin levels. This makes it a suitable sweetener for people with diabetes or those following a low-carb diet.

  3. Tooth-Friendly: Stevia is not fermentable by oral bacteria, which means it does not contribute to tooth decay or cavities like sugar does. In fact, some studies suggest that stevia may have antimicrobial properties that can help promote oral health.

Conclusion

Stevia is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant. Its popularity as a sugar substitute can be attributed to its sweetening properties and potential health benefits.

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A ‘loading phase’ is a common approach to creatine supplementation where users take 20 g per day for a week to quickly increase muscle creatine stores. 

While this method shows short-term benefits, research shows that long-term supplementation of just 3 g per day is just as effective for maintaining elevated creatine levels (1). 

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Credible bodies recommended habitual low dosage (e.g. 3g) creatine ingestion for long term benefit.

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