The present invention discloses bio-efficacy and bio-availability
enhancing composition comprising, an effective amount of stevia compound
selected from raw powder or extract, or fraction(s) or compound(s) or
combinations thereof derived from the whole plant or plant parts of genus
Stevia, preferably leaves of Stevia rebaudiana for enhancing the
bio-availability and bio-efficacy of therapeutic agents, cosmetic agents,
supplements, food ingredients and beverages selected from but not limited
to pharmaceutical drugs, nutrients (micro and macro nutrients), vitamins,
minerals, Proteins, amino acids, enzymes, nutraceuticals, herbal
drugs/products and antioxidants.