The FDA has announced that the herb Stevia can be sold and consumed as a "dietary supplement for nutritional benefits."  The FDA still does not allow it to be sold as a sweetener.  However, it tastes sweet and is an herb Dr. Bob recommended sweetening meals and beverages for diabetics.  Dr. Bob is mentioned many times on this web site.  He was a M.D. and healer 65 years and a diabetic who lived to 108 years with only 1 side effect 2 years before he passed away. 

Dr. Bob used Stevia to help sweeten meals and beverages.  However, it is known mainly has a food additive with excellent health effects.  For example, in preliminary studies in Paraguay and Brazil researchers found hypoglycemic diabetics showed approximately 35 per cent drop in normal blood sugar levels six to eight hours after consuming Stevia extract.  Other studies have concluded similar results.  In Brazil and Paraguay some physicians prescribe Stevia in the treatment of diabetics.  In China the herb is used as an appetite stimulant, digestive aid, and to assist weight management.    

There are many other benefits of Stevia that can be listed.  In relation to diabetes, Stevia can potentially lower blood sugar.  It is sweet tasting, therefore diabetics can benefit from its flavor as well as potential aid in reducing blood sugar levels.  Consider that 35% drops in blood sugar levels reduce a 200 reading to 135, almost normal!  A 300 reading reduced by 35%, using Stevia, is a potential drop below 200!   

Dr. Bob found that most forms of Stevia, used as a sweetener, do not lower blood sugar.  The forms of Stevia that lower blood sugar are the ones that contain Stevia extracts.  Dr. Bob advised, use liquid extract, tea, or other forms of Stevia with the extract to help lower blood sugar. 

He recommended using the extract for fifteen days.  Take your blood sugar measurements every day.  He advised, your blood sugar will start to drop in fifteen days if Stevia will work for you.    

In conclusion, diabetics need to find foods that do not lead to side effects and satisfy the natural desires for pleasant and satisfactory taste.  Stevia seems to be one such product, however it potentially has many health benefits including lowering blood sugar.  Therefore Stevia seems ideal for diabetics and an excellent food product that Dr. Bob recommended, helping diabetics in their constant struggles to lead a normal life free from side effects.

Note – In order for these anti-aging ideas to be successful, you must use supplements of the highest quality. Dr. Bob often said, "almost all supplement companies produce poor quality." You can consider the product page of this web site. Almost all the products met Dr. Bob’s approval. Since he passed away we have attempted to keep the same high standards.

WARNING:  DO NOT STOP ANY TREATMENT OR MEDICATION YOU CURRENTLY USE.  CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTS. 

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