Stevioside hydrate

Stevioside is an antidiabetic and antihyperglycaemic and antihypoglycaemic agent. Potentiates insulin secretion. Enhances acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) gene expression. Increases insulin sensitivity. Displays antihypertensive and anticancer properties. Anti-inflammatory. IKKβ, NF-κB and MAPK signaling inhibitor. Induces TNF-α, IL-1β and nitric oxide release. Also acts as an immunomodulator.