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Better Stevia Balance
NOW
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(682 ratings)
Chromium 50 mcg
Score 55.0
A zero-calorie stevia sweetener with added inulin and a low dose of chromium, offering minimal direct impact on broad health goals like heart health or inflammation, but provides indirect support for metabolism and weight management as a sugar alternative.
Quantity: 100 Packet(s)Servings size: 1 Gram(s) (100 servings)
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Other goals:
Heart Health
Energy
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss
leaderboard Score 55.0
A zero-calorie stevia sweetener with added inulin and a low dose of chromium, offering minimal direct impact on broad health goals like heart health or inflammation, but provides indirect support for metabolism and weight management as a sugar alternative.
NOW Better Stevia Balance is marketed as a sugar substitute offering additional health benefits from inulin and chromium. As a sweetener, it performs well by providing zero calories and a natural alternative to sugar. However, its claims regarding 'Heart Health, Energy, Anti-Inflammatory Support, Metabolism Boost, Weight Loss' are largely indirect or supported by very low doses of active ingredients. The 50mcg of Chromium Chelavite, while a bioavailable form, is a modest dose for strong metabolic impact compared to doses used in many studies (often 200mcg or more). Inulin supports gut health, which can indirectly aid metabolism, but it's not a primary solution for the stated broad health goals. Online reviews often praise its taste and effectiveness as a sweetener, but less so its profound impact on health metrics.
- Offers a natural, zero-calorie sugar alternative.
- Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber beneficial for gut health.
- Includes a bioavailable form of chromium (Chelavite) at a basic dose.
- Good value per serving for a sweetener with added benefits.
- The dosage of chromium (50mcg) is very low for significant therapeutic effects related to metabolism or weight loss.
- The claims for 'Heart Health' and 'Anti-Inflammatory Support' are largely unsubstantiated by the ingredients and their dosages.
- Primarily a sweetener; its efficacy as a comprehensive supplement for the stated goals is limited.
- Individuals with specific health conditions should not rely on this product as a primary treatment for heart health, metabolic issues, or inflammation due to the low therapeutic doses.
$8.30($0.08 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) |
| Chromium (Chromium Chelavite) | 50 mcg |
| Inulin (Chicory) | 900 mg |
| certified organic Stevia leaf extract | 130 mg |
Categories
Chromium 50.0
The product contains 50mcg of Chromium Chelavite, which is a good, bioavailable form of chromium. However, the quantity is on the lower side compared to many standalone chromium supplements that typically offer 200mcg or more for metabolic support, thus limiting its potency within the chromium collection.
Goals
Metabolism Boost 60.0
Chromium is known to play a role in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, which are key aspects of metabolic health. While the 50mcg dose is lower than often studied, it still contributes positively. Inulin also supports gut microbiota, which indirectly impacts metabolic function, offering some genuine, albeit minor, metabolic support.
Weight Loss 55.0
As a zero-calorie sweetener, this product directly supports weight loss by reducing caloric intake from sugar. Chromium has also been studied for its potential role in weight management, and inulin can contribute to satiety, but the individual impact of the chromium dose on significant weight loss is likely limited for most users.
Energy 40.0
While chromium can help with glucose metabolism, potentially leading to more stable energy levels, the 50mcg dose is quite low for a noticeable effect. The product lacks any direct energy-boosting compounds, so its contribution to energy is indirect and modest.
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