Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 > <<Stevia tastes sweet, so it triggers > insulin oproduction. Since there is no sugar, the body makes too much > insulin which depletes blood glucose levels. Over time, I feel it is not > good to trigger insulin production with no reason. Again, I acknowledge > this is not backed uop by hard scientific evidence,but I do not feel stevia > is real good for anyone.>> Stevia Rebaudiana (Sweet Leaf) Medical Indications of Stevia People have taken it for centiries with no side effects. Individuals that can not tolerate sugar or other artificial sweetners can safely use Stevia. Sutdies have shown that Stevia has a regularting effect on the pancreas(good for diabetics) and can help stabilize blood sugar levels in the body. It is highly recommeneded for diabetes, hypoglycemia, and Candidasis. Traditionally it is indicated for a cardio-tonic, anti-gas, for obesity, to reduce acidity, hypertension and to lower uric acid levels. Its also indicated as anti-plaque and anti-caries. Copied from a site that sells Stevia: << " In November of 1995 the M.D.'s informed me that I had diabetes. My blood sugar level was 217. Oral medication was prescribed. I bought some Stevia and started using 20 drops a day in an ounce of water, and also started to ween myself from prescribed medication to ever other day. I know this may sound foolish, but if it didn't help I could always go back to daily medication. My blood test just came back. My blood sugar level is 121. Co-incidence? I don't think so. " -Guy Marsalona, Jupiter, FL>> I tried 4 brands of Stevia liq. before I found one that tastes good. The first ones had a licorice type of taste but not as nice. I had a few friends trying Stevia and they also agreed and stuck with the one I thought was good. If I remember correctly, it sells for $10.95 for two oz. I buy 3 or more at a time and save. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2001 Report Share Posted November 25, 2001 At 07:55 PM 11/24/01 -0500, you wrote: > > <<Stevia tastes sweet, so it triggers > > insulin oproduction. Since there is no sugar, the body makes too much > > insulin which depletes blood glucose levels. Ah, something I actually know a little about. I worked in a hunger research lab in college (around when Grant was Pres) and one of the things I learned about was how there is a positive feedback loop for hunger based on the sensation of sweetness. What happens (at least according to papers I read back when Grant was President) is that by lowering blood sugar we tend to get hungry. Since the taste of sweetness causes insulin, i.e. the sweet-sensing tastebuds on the tongue trigger secretion of insulin by the pancreas the act of tasting something sweet causes blood sugar to go down, making us hungry. This is the positive feedback loop, because starting a meal tends to make it more desirous. I'm not in favor of artificial sweeteners partly for this reason. Even if the sweetener is a natural substance, I think that this tricks the body and I'm inclined to think that ultimately the joke is on us. Marty Face 2 Interface Web Sites Website Creation Made SIMPL http://face2interface.com/Home/Demo.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2001 Report Share Posted November 25, 2001 Hi Marty, Are you saying then that Stevia, because of the sweet taste alone,triggers insulin production that reduces blood sugar and causes hunger? ron _____________ Get the FREE email that has everyone talking at http://www.mail2world.com <> > > Marty Landman > 11/24/2001 8:55:40 PM > Gettingwell > Re: Re:stevia > > At 07:55 PM 11/24/01 -0500, you wrote: > > > > < > > > insulin oproduction. Since there is no sugar, the body makes too much > > > insulin which depletes blood glucose levels. > > Ah, something I actually know a little about. I worked in a hunger research > lab in college (around when Grant was Pres) and one of the things I learned > about was how there is a positive feedback loop for hunger based on the > sensation of sweetness. > > What happens (at least according to papers I read back when Grant was > President) is that by lowering blood sugar we tend to get hungry. Since the > taste of sweetness causes insulin, i.e. the sweet-sensing tastebuds on the > tongue trigger secretion of insulin by the pancreas the act of tasting > something sweet causes blood sugar to go down, making us hungry. > > This is the positive feedback loop, because starting a meal tends to make > it more desirous. I'm not in favor of artificial sweeteners partly for this > reason. Even if the sweetener is a natural substance, I think that this > tricks the body and I'm inclined to think that ultimately the joke is on us. > > Marty > > > Face 2 Interface Web Sites > Website Creation Made SIMPL > http://face2interface.com/Home/Demo.shtml > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 To my knowledge, stevia stabilizes glucose levels. Denise www.bestdogcookies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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