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Herb stevia with diabetes: how to take, contraindications
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Tasty and at the same time a useful sweetener, known to many diabetics - is stevia. Medicinal properties of the plant are based on the substances that make up its composition:
- Glycosides - stevioside, dulkozide, rubuzozid and others.
- Macro- and trace elements - magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, silicon, zinc, aluminum.
- Water- and fat-soluble vitamins - folic acid, retinol, phyloquinone, thiamine, ascorbic acid.
Stevia positively affects the metabolic processes in the body, normalizes energy, lipid, carbohydrate and mineral metabolism. Bioactive substances restore enzyme systems and optimize the work of biological membranes, activate enzymes of the antioxidant system.
Useful properties of stevia in diabetes
- Normalization of the endocrine glands.
- Antimicrobial effect.
- Hypoglycemic action.
- Optimization of cholesterol level in the blood.
- Improve blood circulation.
- Strengthening of blood vessels.
- Restoration of cellular immunity.
For more information about herbs used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, see this article.
How to take stevia with diabetes?
The grass is used to make sweeteners. The preparation is released in the form of tablets, phyto tea, concentrated syrup and liquid extract. Despite the sweet, honey taste, the plant does not slow down the metabolism, that is does not affect the increase in body weight, but lowers blood sugar.
If the dosage of herbs and preparations based on it is not respected, the development of adverse reactions may occur: a sharp change in blood pressure, tachycardia, allergic reactions, digestive disorders, muscle pains and increased weakness. Like any medicine, the herb is contraindicated in diseases of the cardiovascular system, blood pressure disorders, during pregnancy and lactation, for patients younger than 1 year.
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