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| Certification: | ISO |
| Shape: | Powder |
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| Item | Result |
| Water | 5.6% |
| Dry matter | 94.4% |
| Crude protein | 7.1% |
| Correction of protein | 7.1% |
| Soluble protein | 2.4% |
| Acid detergent fiber(ADF) | 57.6% |
| Neutral detergent fiber(NDF) | 71.4% |
| Ash | 7.05% |
| Ca | 0.62% |
| P | 0.17% |
| K | 1.7% |
| Na | 0.05% |
| Mg | 0.13% |
| Fe | 595ppm |
| Zn | 18ppm |
| Mn | 72ppm |
| Cu | 10ppm |
Feed Intake, Nutrient Metabolism, and Growth Performance: A study evaluated the effects of supplementary stevia leaves and stevioside in broiler diets. It was found that there was no significant effect on feed intake during the starter period, but birds fed diets supplemented with stevia leaves and stevioside consumed more feed than those fed the positive control diet during the grower period. Weight gain by birds fed the positive control and stevioside diets was higher than those fed other diets only during the starter period. However, inclusion of stevia leaves or stevioside had no beneficial effect on the performance of broilers.
Blood Parameters and Metabolites: The same study observed that dietary stevia reduced blood levels of glucose, triglycerides, and triiodothyronine (T3), but had no effect on non-esterified fatty acids. Stevioside only decreased T3.
Gut Microbiota: Stevia consumption has been shown to have a potential benefit on the microbiome's alpha diversity in animals. The metabolism of steviol glycosides is dependent upon gut microbiota, which breaks down glycosides into steviol that can be absorbed by the host. Alterations in the colonic microenvironment may depend on the amount and frequency of stevia intake, as well as on the simultaneous consumption of other dietary components.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: In vitro and in vivo studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory properties of stevioside by decreasing the synthesis of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and inhibiting the NF-κB transcription factor and MAPK in laboratory animals.
Liver and Kidney Function: A study indicated that significant elevations in liver and kidney function enzymes were observed in mice administered with stevia, suggesting potential adverse effects on these organs.
Impact on Immunological Parameters: Stevia administration led to a vigorous elevation in levels of different immunoglobulins (IgG, IgE, and IgA) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and -8), accompanied by a significant reduction in the level of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in mice.
These studies provide a comprehensive view of the multifaceted effects of Stevia on animal health, including its impact on growth performance, blood parameters, gut microbiota, and immunological responses. It is important to note that while Stevia is recognized as a safe sugar substitute for human consumption, its long-term effects on animal health, particularly at different dosages and frequencies, require further investigation.
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