(Nature's Zero Calorie Sweetener) What is Dr. Sweet™ ? What are the benefits of Dr. Sweet™ ? Dr. Sweet™ prevents tooth decay and cavities (Anti plaque). Dr. Sweet™ reduces sweet craving. Dr. SweetT is heat stable (Can be used in Cooking & Baking). Dr. Sweet™ enhances flavor of food and beverages. Dr. Sweet™ is free from side effects of artificial sweetener like Saccharine, Aspartame, Sucralose. Artificial sweeteners can have even more devastating effects than white sugar. Is there any rationale behind the statement, '? Definitely! How Dr. Sweet™ can help diabetics and calorie conscious people ? Dr. Sweet™ and Weight Loss ? D addiction and Dr. Sweet™ ? Why Dr. Sweet™ is expensive when compared to sugar and artificial sweeteners?

Dr. Sweet™ contains Stevia leaf extract. Stevia is the world's only all natural sweetener with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index. Harvested from a plant (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni ) in the daisy family, stevia provides a truly delicious and healthy alternative to sugar and chemical sweeteners (Saccharin, Aspartame, Sucralose etc.). Stevia herb in its natural form is approximately 10 to 15 times sweeter than sugar. The sweet part of the stevia herb is extracted and converted into an intensely sweet powder (Steviosides). This sweet powder extract can range anywhere from 200 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar. Due to the great strength of the powdered extract, it is common to add a filler to "tone" down the strength so that the extract is easier to handle for table top use.

Dr. Sweet™ is 100% Natural (Stevia leaf extract), Calorie Free and has Zero Glycemic Index. Dr. Sweet™ (Stevia Leaf Extract) has Antihyperglycemic (reduces blood glucose level in type 2 diabetics) property. Stevia leaf extract (Steviosides) has been documented to have antihyperglycemic effect in type 2 diabetic subjects.
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Dr. Sweet™ (Stevia Leaf Extract) has Antihypertensive (reduces elevated blood pressure) property. Stevia leaf extract (Steviosides) has been documented to have a hypotensive or blood pressure lowering effect. Few research references:

Dr. Sweet™ is non fermentable and has antibacterial properties therefore inhibits the development of plaque and cavities.

The sweetness of Dr. Sweet™ last for a longer period therefore helps in reducing sweet craving. It is presumed that the glycosides in stevia (Steviosides) help to reset the appestat mechanism found in the brain, thereby promoting a feeling of satiety or satisfaction.

Unlike artificial sweeteners like Saccharin and Aspartem, heat destroys these synthetics, at times as low as 86° F, or 30° C, leading to well publicised negative side effects. This is one of the reasons why the tastes of artificial sweeteners, once poured into hot coffee or tea and left standing, changes significantly. Dr. Sweet™ is heat stable to 200 degree C. So with Dr. Sweet™ one can bake and cook dishes and enjoy home made cakes, biscuits, chocolates, Sauces, jams, jellies, kheer, gajar ka halwa, Burfi, cornflakes as well as beverages like tea, coffee, lassi and sharbat whole heartedly.

It is natural property of Stevia to enhance the flavor of food and beverages. Where stevia shines is in foods with strong or bold flavours such as chocolate, coffee, lemon, berries, cheeses, sauces, dressings, etc. Use Dr. Sweet™ sachets to make lemonade (nimbupani), rose, khus sharbat, lassi, Kheer, gajar ka halwa etc. And Dr. Sweet™ tablets in coffee. It also enhances the effect of other sweeteners such as sugar, honey and maple syrup, so adding it to recipes can help reduce the amount of sweetener needed.

Nancy Appleton, PhD, clinical nutritionist, has compiled a list of 146 reasons on 'how sugar is ruining your health' in her book Lick the Sugar Habit. Here are some of them:

• Sugar can decrease growth hormone (the key to staying youthful and lean)
• Sugar feeds cancer * Sugar increases cholesterol * Sugar can weaken eyesight
• Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children * Sugar contributes to diabetes
• Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease * Sugar can impair the structure of DNA
• Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children
• Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases)

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose are reported to contribute to certain forms of cancer, brain tumors, cause headaches, suppress body immune system etc. Enough information & research studies are available over internet, to support the above claims. Must read FORMALDEHYDE POISONING FROM ASPARTAME and The LETHAL SCIENCE OF SPLENDA (Sucralose), A POISONOUS CHLOROCARBON. Health conscious Japan uses Stevia (used for last 40 years) rather than aspartame which was banned because of its health risks similarly in 1977 Canada banned use of Saccharine.

In Japan, companies like Sunkist and Nestlé use stevia as a sweetener. Coca-Cola uses stevia in Japan for its Diet Coke. Wrigleys in their sugar free gums. Other manufacturers in Japan include Kirin, Asahi, Pokkari, Nichirei, Lotte, Dong A, Samyang, Meiji, Nissin, Asada, Nattori and others use stevia extract as a natural sugar substitute in carbonated drinks, fruit juices, health and sport drinks, yoghurts, desserts and jellies, snacks, candies, chocolates, pastries, noodles, rice wines, soy sauces, pickled vegetables, cookies and biscuits.

Since Dr. Sweet™ (stevia leaf extract) has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index, it is perfect for individuals who cannot or would not like to have their blood glucose levels fluctuate at rapid levels. This includes those with diabetes, hypo/hyperglycemia and anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The glycemic index, or GI, measures how fast a food will raise your blood glucose level. Choosing foods that produce zero fluctuations in blood glucose is an important component for long-term health and reducing risk of heart disease and diabetes. By reducing calorie intake and glycemic index, Dr. Sweet™ can be a significant contributor to any weight loss plan and a boon for diabetics and calorie conscious people.

Dr. Sweet™ is an ideal dietary supplement for anyone who wants to lose or maintain their weight. Because it contains no calories, it can satisfy cravings for sweets without adding extra pounds. It is also thought that using Dr. Sweet™ may decrease the desire to eat fatty foods as well. Appetite control is another factor affected by Dr. Sweet™ supplementation. Some people have found that their hunger decreases if they take Dr. Sweet™ 15to 20 minutes before a meal. While it is presumed that the glycosides in stevia help to reset the appestat mechanism found in the brain, thereby promoting a feeling of satiety or satisfaction. Much of our nation's obesity epidemic is due to the over consumption of sugar-containing foods. Unfortunately, most sugary snacks are also loaded with fat, compounding the problem. When a sugar craving hits, anything will usually do. Sweets, candy bars, pies, pastries and cookies are considered high calorie, fattening foods. Using Dr. Sweet™ to sweeten snacks and beverages can result making weight loss and management much easier.

Including Dr. Sweet™ regularly in your diet helps reduce your body's desire for tobacco and alcohol. When you use Dr. Sweet™ , your body interprets the sweetness as that of forbidden goodies like high sugar foods. When you try to give up addictions such as tobacco and alcohol, often the body will begin to crave other items such as sweets. By using stevia to fulfill your sweet cravings, your body is more readily able to give up alcohol and tobacco.

Stevia has been recognized by WHO & FAO (United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization) as a safe food additive and is used worldwide.

Dr. Sweet™ Sachets (Packs of 25 & 50) Serving size: 1Sachet = 2 tsp of sugar MRP Rs.65.00(pack of 25) MRP Rs.125.00(pack of 50) Dr. Sweet™ Tablets (Pack of 100 tabs) Serving size: 1 tablet = 1tsp of sugar MRP Rs.98.00

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Dr. Sweet contains stevia leaf extract, for this stevia plant has to be cultivated. This requires large investments of capital to buy plants, farms, equipment, etc. to grow and harvest the plants. There is also the expense of the equipment to process the leaves into the pure stevioside. When compared to sugar and artificial sweeteners, yes, it is expensive. Stevia is not widely cultivated like sugarcane is. Sugar is also a very expensive product but with hundreds of countries growing sugarcane and processing sugar, economics becomes a major factor in price. As for the chemical sweeteners, face facts, they are nothing but a blend of cheap chemicals, produced synthetically in factories, that is why they are so profitable and extensively advertised in newspapers, magazines and television.