TerraVita Green Stevia - 450 mg, (100 Capsules, 1-Pack, Zin: 510646)

Green Stevia - 450 mg Stevia is sugarless, calorie free and a plaque retardant that is reportedly suitable for diabetics as it does not impact blood sugar levels. Stevia can replace sugar in the diet and can be used as a flavour enhancer. It helps bring out the true flavours in cereals, juices, berries, ice cream, candies, chewing gum, toothpaste and mouthwash in addition to its normal sweetening activity. It can also be tried topically as a mask ingredient. Stevia Rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil It was discovered in 1887 by a South scientist named Antonio Bertoni who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians Stevia was known locally as Caa'-ehe or Kaa'-he-e which means "sweet herb" or "honeyleaf." Two french chemists named Bridel and Lavieille began to unravel the secret of Stevia in 1931 with exploratory extraction on Stevia Rebaudiana leaves. Their research yielded a pure, white crystalline compound they named "stevioside." They found this substance to be 100-300 times sweeter than table sugar and without toxic effects in laboratory animals. In 1971 a Chinese researcher, Dr. Tei-fu-chen visited Paraguay where he became so interested in Stevia that he applied for residency status in both Paraguay and Brazil. The non-chemical method of extraction recorded in herbal manuscripts of Chinese emperors became the standard method of extraction for Stevia. It removed the undesirable green color and bitter after tas Aids with cholesterol levels, liver ailments, abdominal cramping and much, much more! The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world. The TerraVita Premium Collection is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee. The TerraVita Premium Collection is packed in tamper-proof, food-grade, recyclable containers. ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. ...

Packaged in the United States in a cGMP certified facilty (current Good Manufacturing Practice). No fillers. Manufacturer: TerraVita Size: 100 Capsules Easy-to-swallow Capsules in a sealed bottle.