Stevia is in the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. This family includes ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many other plants. In theory, people who are sensitive to ragweed and related plants may also be sensitive to stevia.
There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to take stevia when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890837/
Why might stevia be bad for you? While it’s generally safe to consume, in some people, it may cause mild side effects, such as bloating, nausea, dizziness, numbness and muscle pain.
Certain products may also contain dextrin or maltodextrin, which can increase blood sugar levels in some.
Blends that contain sugar alcohols may also cause digestive issues in those who are sensitive. Common symptoms can include bloating, gas and diarrhea.
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https://www.livescience.com/39601-stevia-facts-safety.html
How safe is stevia? For most people, it can be consumed safely with minimal risk of adverse effects on health.
For instance, one study conducted in Paraguay found that consuming stevia daily for three months was well-tolerated and not associated with any negative side effects.
Highly refined and purified steviol glycosides are considered by the FDA to be safe when consumed as sweeteners in food. The FDA has also approved whole-leaf or crude stevia leaf extracts for use in dietary supplements.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/stevia
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a sweet and nutrient-rich plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Stevia leaves contain steviol glycosides including stevioside, rebaudioside (A to F), steviolbioside, and isosteviol, which are responsible for the plant's sweet taste, and have commercial value all over the world as a sugar substitute in foods, beverages and medicines. Among the various steviol glycosides, stevioside, rebaudioside A and rebaudioside C are the major metabolites and these compounds are on average 250-300 times sweeter than sucrose. Steviol is the final product of Stevia metabolism. #Stevia #kombucha #ikombucha_ro #ikombucha
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27784241/
If you're trying to limit your calorie intake, but you're having a hard time taming your sweet tooth you may try different types of sugar substitutes. Truvia is a brand name that uses a blend of sweeteners, including the natural sweetener rebiana, which is a derivative of stevia 2. While Truvia and stevia are considered natural sweeteners, there's a possibility they could have side effects such as allergic reaction and upset stomach
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https://healthfully.com/518757-side-effects-of-truvia-and-stevia-plant.html
