The whole Stevia leaf is a good alternative to sugar in the diet of people suffering from hyperglycemia and/or obesity. It can also be consumed by healthy people who want to further improve their lifestyle because it has no side effects. In infusion is ideal for hypertensive people and cravings for sweets is a mild diuretic that helps reduce uric acid levels, the only sweetener that does not acidify the body. It also reduces the desire for tobacco and alcohol, counteracts fatigue, increases immune resistance to colds and flu and promotes and regulates blood pressure, and regulates blood sugar levels.