Planetary Herbals EarthSweet Stevia w/FOS 4 oz Powder

A Healthy Choice for Balanced Blood SugarLevels
Since the first sugar cane was brought from exotic SouthPacific and Caribbean islands generations ago, Americans have had a loveaffair with foods that are super sweet but lack true nourishment. Thishas led to the development of literally thousands of good tasting butnutritionless foods that have contributed to childhood and adultobesity, energy depletion, mood swings, decreased brain function, andcountless other negative effects on human health.
Nature has alsoprovided help in the form of an amazing herb from Paraguay, Steviarebaudiana. Now Planetary Formulas brings you this beneficial herb withits introduction of EarthSweet Stevia with FOS.
EarthSweet Steviacontains a concentrated extract of stevia leaves andfructooligosaccharides (FOS) derived from the roots of the Chicory plant(Cichorium intiba). Stevia leaves have been used as a staple in thediet of the Gaurani Indians for more than 1500 years. One of steviasgreatest attributes is that it contains no calories and no fat.Traditionally, it was used in foods and as a digestive tonic. Modernresearch has shown that stevia can help to balance blood sugar levelsthrough an enhancement of insulin production. Balanced blood sugarlevels in turn can help maintain stable energy levels, proper brainfunction, and emotional stability, while also reducing sugar cravings.
PlanetaryFormulas EarthSweet Stevia With FOS contains a highly potent steviaextract containing 90% steviosides, the primary active components ofstevia. Stevia has been used historically to improve digestion andgastrointestinal function. A healthy gastrointestinal tract is importantfor digestion, assimilation, the efficient burning of calories, theelimination of toxins, and healthy immune functions. The steviosides instevia pass through the digestive process without chemically breakingdown, so the body obtains no calories from it and it does not contributeto swings in blood sugar levels in the way that consumption of simplesugars do.Modern research suggests stevia has a positive effect on thepancreas, the primary sugar regulating organ of the body.
Unlike manystevia extracts, which are made with toxic extracting solvents,Planetary Formulas uses a water extraction process to avoid the presenceof potentially toxic compounds. This is also more ecologically sound: aperfect supplement for people and planet.
FOS is a delicious,fiber-rich group of compounds that also serve as an herbal intestinalprebiotic. Prebiotics are substances that promote the body’s naturalproduction of friendly flora, most specifically, lactobacillus andbifidobacteria. The magic of FOS is that, like the steviosides, itpasses through the stomach and small intestine undigested. Once in thecolon, it helps to create a healthy bacterial environment.
Part ofits action in the colon is its ability to increase the production ofshort-chain fatty acids, which have beneficial effects on fat metabolismthat are similar to fiber. The results are improvements ingastrointestinal function, bowel regularity, fat metabolism, and acleansed colon–all of which are integral to health overall.
Thiscombination of delicious flavor, fiber, blood sugar-balancing, andprebiotic activity makes EarthSweet Stevia With FOS an ideal dietarysupplement for healthy blood sugar levels, digestion, and colon healthand as part of a healthy weight management program.
PlanetaryFormulas – Your Source For Advanced Herbal Nutrition
PlanetaryFormulas is dedicated to bringing you the finest herbal supplementmodern research has to offer. And now compelling research shows how theingredients in EarthSweet Stevia With FOS can help maintain normal bloodsugar levels and a healthier lifestyle.
Available in 2 oz, 4 ozand 8 oz sizes.

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Planetary Herbals EarthSweetStevia combines a highly potent stevia concentrate withfructooligosaccharides (FOS). Both are water extracted andnon-bleached, avoiding the use of harsh or toxic chemicals. EarthSweetStevia may help support healthy blood sugar levels when used as part ofyour diet. This product is suitable as a dietary supplement with yourfavorite foods or beverages.

Warning: If you are pregnant,may become pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or using ananti-hypertensive medicine, consult your health care professional beforeusing this product.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keepout of the reach of children.
Packed by weight, not by volume. Some settling may occur.

Suggested Use: 1/8 teaspoon as desired added tofood or beverages.