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Biological activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and their relationship to health

*Corresponding author for this work
  • Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida
    ,
  • Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agricolas y Pecuarias
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  • Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 2680-2690 (11 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (Volume 57, Issue 12)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 13/08/2017

Publication status

Published - 13/08/2017

ISSN

1040-8398

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 85018457701
  • PubMed: 26479769

Abstract

The leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni has nutrients and phytochemicals, which make it an adequate source for the extraction and production of functional food ingredients. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest therapeutic and pharmacological applications for stevia and their extracts because they are not toxic and exhibit several biological activities. This review presents the biological activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and their relationship to antidiabetic, anticariogenic, antioxidant, hypotensive, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. Consumption and adverse effects were also reviewed.

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