10 Side Effects of Stevia
Stevia Side Effect #3: Hypoglycemia
Too much sugar in our diets is the cause of a wide range of problems, including obesity and some forms of diabetes. This makes it advisable to avoid sugar where possible even though it does help to make food and drinks taste good. Alternatives such as sweeteners can help, but they can have their own drawbacks.
Stevia can initially help control blood sugar levels by reducing the amount of sugar in the body. Unfortunately, though, using it too much can take the patient to the other extreme and cause low blood sugar levels – which we know as hypoglycemia. If you are diabetic, you should really try to avoid having stevia in your diet.
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