Abstract

Nowadays, diabetes is a major issue in the world. The diabetes cases are increasing; peoples have used medicines but due to more side effects, the majority have been using herbal plants for the purpose of cure diabetes. Stevia is considered a sweet herbal plant; it is a natural source of sugar but provides zero calories. The leaves of stevia contain protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, antioxidants, phenolic compounds and glycosides. Several studies proved that it can help reduce blood glucose levels. Due to high nutritional composition stevia leaves aid various other diseases.

Keywords: Stevia rebaudiana; Diabetes; Sugar

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Citation

Citation: Waseem Khalid., et al. “Nutritional Composition and Therapeutic Benefits of Stevia Leaves: A Mini Review”. Acta Scientific Microbiology 4.2 (2021): 37-44.

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