Side Effects of Stevia

Stevia may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, blood sugar changes and other side effects. The details are as follows:

1. Gastrointestinal discomfort

Long-term use of stevia in large quantities may cause certain irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other symptoms.

2. Allergic reactions

For people with allergic constitution, taking stevia may induce allergic reactions, skin itching, rash and other symptoms.

3. Blood sugar changes

Stevia contains stevioside, which has a certain effect on blood sugar control. Long-term use of stevia in large doses may cause blood sugar in the body to drop, causing symptoms of hypoglycemia.