Stevia Side Effects?Although it is generally considered a safe herb, it's important to take note of certain possible effects. Possible Stevia Side Effect - Allergy Stevia is a part of the family of plants known as Asteraceae. There are over 1500 genera and approximately 23,000 species in the Asteraceae family, making it the second largest family of flowering plants. This group of plants includes not only stevia, but lettuces, dandelions, sunflowers, artichokes, thistles, and ragweed. If you are allergic to ragweed, you may experience an allergic reaction to stevia. One reader reported that she got severe headaches the few times she used stevia. Not everyone who is allergic to ragweed will be allergic to stevia, myself included. I'm allergic to ragweed but feel no ill effects from ingesting stevia, either in the natural leaf form, or in a liquid extract. Possible Stevia Side Effect - Lowered Blood Pressure Very high levels of stevia extract taken internally may reduce blood pressure. The levels required to produce dramatic effects on blood pressure are far higher than what an individual would ingest using stevia as a sweetener. Read more about stevia and its possible effects on blood pressure by visiting this clinical website . Most individuals can choose stevia in good confidence. Artificial sweeteners are the ones to be seriously concerned about. They can produce negative effects, sometimes very serious ones. One of the healthiest side effects of using stevia on a regular basis is actually a normalization of blood sugar levels in many individuals. It helps to stabilize blood sugar levels in both hypoglcemia and hyperglycemia. I've been using stevia for years with nothing but great results. Same with many of my clients. I'd recommend doing a little more research of your own to discover all the benefits of this plant, as well as the reassurance that it is truly safe to eat, drink, and use topically.
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