NOW Foods Stevia Balance with Inulin and Chromium, 100 Packet(s) Features : Now Foods Stevia Balnace with Inulin and Chromium has a low glycemic index making it suitable for persons on certain types of restricted diets. The Guarani Paraguayan Indians traditionally used Stevia rebaudiana to flavor bitter tribal beverages. As a prebiotic, it stimulates the growth of friendly intestinal flora to support good colon health. Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the over processing of our foods. It is involved in a number of important bodily functions and is an effective synergist for Stevia and Inulin. Now Foods Stevia Extract is a Dietary Supplement. NOW Foods Stevia Balance With Inulin Chromium is based on this research.Inulin is a fructooligosaccharide derived from chicory. Now Foods Stevia Balnace with Inulin and Chromium has a low glycemic index making it suitable for persons on certain types of restricted diets. Stevia rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil. In 1887, its usage was recorded by a natural scientist named Antonio Bertoni who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians. The Guarani Paraguayan Indians traditionally used Stevia rebaudiana to flavor bitter tribal beverages. Two French chemists named Bridel and Lavieille began to unravel the secret of Stevia in 1931 with explatory extraction work on Stevia rebaudiana leaves. Their research yielded a pure, white, crystalline compound they named "stevioside" which is responsible for Stevia's flavorful properties. As a prebiotic, it stimulates the growth of friendly intestinal flora to support good colon health. Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the over processing of our foods. It is involved in a number of important bodily functions and is an effective synergist for Stevia and Inulin. NOW Foods Stevia Balance With Inulin Chromium and continue to look to NOW for all your dietary supplement needs. Ingredients: Chromium (from Chromium Chelavite), Inulin (FOS) (from Chicory Root), Certified Organic Stevia Extract (Stevia rebaudiana) (leaf). Other Ingredients: Silica. Contains no:Salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners. Direction: Empty one packet into your favorite beverage, mix and enjoy. Safety Warning: Due to micronutrient content, do not use more than 8 packets per day without first consulting a healthcare practitioner. Supplement Facts: NOW Foods Stevia Balance With Inulin and Chromium - 100 Packets Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Packet (1100 mg) Servings Per Container: 100 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 0 Total Carbohydrate 1 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Chromium (from Chromium Chelavite) 50 mcg 42 % Inulin (FOS) (from Chicory Root) 900 mg * Certified Organic Stevia Extract (Stevia rebaudiana) (leaf) 130 mg * *Daily Value Not Established Other Ingredients: Silica. Contains no:Salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners. Legal Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our shipping: Most orders paid by 11 am (EST) ship the same day. Holidays add one day. Expiration dates: Expiration dates on the product you receive may vary from the expiration date listed. We do not sell expired product or products near their expiration date. We want you to purchase a product with sufficient time to utilize the product. We receive fresh stock every week and what we ship is the same as what you can purchase in our store. We are happy to confirm the expiration date of any product you would like to purchase, just send us a message.