Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni: A natural Alternative Sweetener and its Benefits on Glycemic Response of Type 2 Diabetic Patients
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Abstract
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a natural and healthy alternative sweetener to sugar and artificial sweeteners, which has become important for human diets and food manufactures.
Herbal sweeteners such as stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) are known as natural alternatives to artificial sweeteners, especially in management of insulin sensitivity and type 2 diabetes. In this study, the effects of stevia or sucralose as tea sweeteners on glycemic and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients were investigated