Natural sweetener Stevia rebaudiana: functionalities, health benefits and potential risks
Victoria Peteliuk, Lesia Rybchuk, Maria M. Bayliak, Kenneth B. Storey, Oleh Lushchak
PubMed
Abstract
<i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> is a South American plant, the cultivation of which is increasing worldwide due to its high content of sweet compounds. <i>Stevia</i> sweetness is mainly due to steviol glycosides, that are ~250-300 times sweeter than sucrose. Many studies have suggested the benefits of <i>Stevia</i> extract over sugar and artificial sweeteners, but it is still not a very popular sugar substitute. This review summarizes current data on the biological activities of <i>S. rebaudiana</i> extract and its individual glycosides, including anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects and improvement of kidney function. Possible side effects and toxicity of <i>Stevia</i> extract are also discussed.
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Stevia rebaudiana extract improves kidney function
“Many studies have suggested the benefits of Stevia extract over sugar and artificial sweeteners, but it is still not a very popular sugar substitute. This review summarizes current data on the biologi...”
Stevia rebaudiana extract exhibits anti-diabetic effect
“Many studies have suggested the benefits of Stevia extract over sugar and artificial sweeteners, but it is still not a very popular sugar substitute. This review summarizes current data on the biologi...”
Stevia rebaudiana extract exhibits anti-hypertensive effect
“Many studies have suggested the benefits of Stevia extract over sugar and artificial sweeteners, but it is still not a very popular sugar substitute. This review summarizes current data on the biologi...”