Stevia prevents and combats spring asthenia, is detoxifying, regulates blood sugar levels, reduces blood pressure, combats obesity, is diuretic, stimulates and strengthens the immune system, combats constipation, helps in fighting cough, pneumonia, tuberculosis, due to its antibacterial properties, prevents and treats acne, wrinkles, dermatitis, and eczema. It has the ability to strengthen bones, improve circulation, increase energy levels, contribute to cancer prevention, increase appetite, protect against diabetes, and maintain heart and kidney health.
Stevia provides a significant amount of fiber, very few calories, and proteins. It is rich in vitamins C, A, B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It contains polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins.
The high fiber content improves digestive and gastrointestinal health. Fiber can also contribute to reducing total cholesterol in the body, thus protecting heart health and reducing the chances of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and strokes.
Stevia contains a high level of potassium, essential for health. Potassium is a vasodilator and plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance in the body. It reduces stress on the cardiovascular system by relaxing blood vessels and arteries.
Stevia contains antioxidants, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, effective in combating free radicals in the body and neutralizing them before they contaminate healthy cells. Antioxidants have a wide range of effects in the body, but cancer prevention is their greatest benefit.
Vitamin A in stevia is closely linked to improving vision, reducing macular degeneration, and cataracts. Beta-carotene, derived from vitamin A, acts as an antioxidant, and, combined with other antioxidants, can promote eye health.
Significant levels of iron stimulate the production of red blood cells and prevent anemia. It improves circulation, increases oxygen levels in the body, stimulates hair growth, increases energy levels, and accelerates the healing process.
The vitamin C content stimulates the immune system and increases the number of white blood cells, which represent the first line of defense against pathogens and other foreign invaders in the body and help reduce inflammation.
Stevia has been shown to have a diuretic effect, especially when the leaves are dried. They stimulate urination, eliminating toxins, salts, water, and even a certain percentage of fat.
Attention!!! Due to the content of anthraquinones, substances that enter the bloodstream and milk, they can cause diarrhea in infants; stevia is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
It is contraindicated for those suffering from lung conditions and respiratory tract issues, those with sensitive stomachs, rheumatics, and patients with joint ailments, as well as those with liver or kidney stones.
Oxalic acid is a toxin, so it is important to consume it in moderate amounts. Also, when cooked, do not use cast iron or aluminum cookware, as the metal interacts with oxalic acid and will cause the plant to have a very unpleasant metallic taste.
