How To take it: Dosage
There’s no federally recommended guideline for how much stevia you should take. In 2008 the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted an extended study that determined a daily intake of 4 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (about 2 milligrams per pound) is safe .
That said, upper limits will vary by individual. Another study found that individuals with diabetes could safely consume 15 milligrams per kilogram per day. A study assessing the effects of sugar substitutes in patients with high blood pressure found that study subjects could take up to 1,500 milligrams daily without experiencing adverse effects. It is important to note that 1/4 teaspoon of ground stevia is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar. You do not need much to get the sweet flavor .
Individuals with hypertension should take no more than 500 milligrams of stevia three times daily. And individuals with hyperglycemia and diabetes can safely enjoy up to 1,000 milligram of stevia with meals .
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We all love our sweets, but the negative side effects of sugar are something we can do without. Stevia is not only a safe, tasty way to treat yourself but also a sugar replacement offering many health benefits. It can help lower cholesterol and improve blood pressure, and it may even help prevent cancer.
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