Natural Sweetners-Performance Nutrition

Xylitol is a naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener found in fruits, vegetables and certain hardwoods. Our bodies can produce up to 15 grams of Xylitol from other foods we ingest daily. This sweetener is not a newcomer in the marketplace. Initially discovered by a German scientist in 1891, sugar shortages caused by World War II stimulated a group of innovative folks from Finland to rediscover this wonderful sugar substitute. They called it “koivusokeri” or “birch sugar” because they derived it from a fiber found in birch tree bark. By the 1960s, Xylitol was being used in Europe, the Soviet Union and Japan. Today it’s used in the USA as a sweetener that’s approved by the FDA and the ADA. Though Xylitol is commercially manufactured from the cellulose of wood, cane pulp, seed hulls or cornhusk; NOW Foods Xylitol is made from cornhusk Nutrition Info Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 10 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g 0% Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1% Sugars 0 g Sugar Alcohol 4 g Sodium 0 mg 0% Protein 0 g Serving Size: 1 tsp.

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NOW Foods Stevia Extract Liquid 2oz

Stevia rebaudiana is a natural herb that grows in China and Brazil. This supplement is a 100% pure concentrated extract of Stevia. South American natives have used Stevia for centuries; though it has just recently become popular in the United States. NOW® Stevia Extract is made with a high rebaudioside content and a less bitter after-taste.

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NOW Foods Stevia Extract 100packets

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NOW Foods Stevia Extract Powder 1oz

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NOW Foods Xylitol Plus Packets 70pk

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables. The Finnish name for Xylitol is "koivusokeri", or birch sugar, a reference to the commercial extraction of Xylitol from birch bark. Considerable amounts of Xylitol are formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes. Although it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly absorbed from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose. In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to any diet. Discovered simultaneously by French and German chemists in 1891, Xylitol has been safely used since the 1970's as an ingredient in gums and candies due to its unique and clinically proven dental benefits. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be utilized by bacteria in the mouth. More recent research in laboratory animals has also shown that Xylitol may support healthy bones. Now® Xylitol Plus is derived from a corn source.

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NOW Foods Dextrose Powder 2lb

100% Pure Quick Energy Fuel Dextrose (also known as glucose) is a monosaccharide or simple sugar that is about 30% less sweet than cane sugar. It is derived entirely from corn, is low cost and contains no fructose or lactose.

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NOW Foods Dextrose Powder 15lb

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NOW Foods Stevia Ext Liquid French Vanilla

Great Natural French Vanilla Flavor Pleasant, Non-Bitter Aftertaste No Artificial Ingredients Vegetarian Formula Stevia rebaudiana is a natural herb that grows in Asia and South America. This product is intended for dietary supplement purposes only.

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NOW Foods Stevia Extract Liquid Dark Chocolate 2oz

Natural Dark Chocolate Flavor Pleasant, Non-Bitter Aftertaste No Artificial Ingredients Vegetarian Formula This product is intended for dietary supplement purposes only. Stevia rebaudiana is a natural herb that grows in Asia and South America.