Typicallucas
1st May 2009, 11:12 AM
Is there any reason to believe that Stevia may have these extraordinary health benefits? I pulled all of these quotes from a website that promotes stevia.
...whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels...
...lowers elevated blood pressure...
...digestive aid that also reduces gas and stomach acidity...
...increases energy levels and mental acuity...
...inhibit[s] the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay...
...soften and tighten the skin and smooth cut wrinkles...
...effective when used on seborrhea, dermatitis, and eczema...
Reportedly, cuts and scratches heal more rapidly when stevia concentrate is applied.
Stevia concentrate added to soap eliminates dandruff and other scalp problems and improves the health and luster of the hair, also helping to retain natural hair color.
...significantly increases glucose tolerance and inhibits glucose absorption...
...decrease in their desire for sweets and fatty foods...
...improve digestion and gastrointestinal function, soothe upset stomachs, and help speed recovery from minor illnesses...
Many individuals using stevia have reported a lower incidence of colds and flu...
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I never really gave stevia a second thought even though my girlfriend uses it to sweeten her food. I've never heard her make any of these claims about stevia, but I just watched a video on holytaco.com where this MMA fighter guy was going on and on about how his stevia soap made him get in better shape... or something?
On a rather disturbing note, the website happystomach dot com that promotes stevia has a headline that reads "Let your food be your medicine."
...whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels...
...lowers elevated blood pressure...
...digestive aid that also reduces gas and stomach acidity...
...increases energy levels and mental acuity...
...inhibit[s] the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay...
...soften and tighten the skin and smooth cut wrinkles...
...effective when used on seborrhea, dermatitis, and eczema...
Reportedly, cuts and scratches heal more rapidly when stevia concentrate is applied.
Stevia concentrate added to soap eliminates dandruff and other scalp problems and improves the health and luster of the hair, also helping to retain natural hair color.
...significantly increases glucose tolerance and inhibits glucose absorption...
...decrease in their desire for sweets and fatty foods...
...improve digestion and gastrointestinal function, soothe upset stomachs, and help speed recovery from minor illnesses...
Many individuals using stevia have reported a lower incidence of colds and flu...
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I never really gave stevia a second thought even though my girlfriend uses it to sweeten her food. I've never heard her make any of these claims about stevia, but I just watched a video on holytaco.com where this MMA fighter guy was going on and on about how his stevia soap made him get in better shape... or something?
On a rather disturbing note, the website happystomach dot com that promotes stevia has a headline that reads "Let your food be your medicine."