Crude stevia extracts like the ones you find at health food stores might be more likely to cause an allergic reaction in those allergic to Asteraceae plants. Some people also point to the fact that many stevia products on the market are chemically altered, bleached, and sometimes including genetically modified GMO fillers that might set off an immune response. Many doctors believe you should listen to your body, and symptoms are your body signaling something is wrong.
If you feel just fine after consuming stevia, you probably have nothing to worry about. If you notice you feel differently, for example, you have a slightly itchy throat after sipping a stevia-sweetened latte, you might be in the small group of the population with a stevia sensitivity, and you might need to avoid it.
You could try consuming it in very small doses until you know and keep a food log or diary if you seem to eat a lot of stevia-containing foods. Note how you feel immediately after consumption and several hours later. Stick with higher-quality purified stevia extracts. Have you experienced any symptoms after consuming stevia? Chat with the keto community here at Ketogenic. It may be that some other sugar replacement in the Stevia may be giving me the aftertaste. I do know that Aspartame gives me a bitter aftertaste 20 minutes after consumption.
Also, I am allergic to several pollens, including ragweed. Hi, Paula. Stevia does tend to give a bitter aftertaste; however, it is still a natural product. We would recommend trying allulose or monk fruit and seeing if that is a better alternative for you. Your email address will not be published. Kickstart your keto journey with our beginner guides and answers to common questions. Dive into our thoroughly-researched content on the ketogenic diet, the science behind ketosis, keto cooking and so much more.
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Immunotherapy, or allergy shots, may also be an option for preventing severe allergic reactions to stevia. Talk to your doctor or an allergy specialist about immunotherapy for stevia allergies. There are limited treatments for oral allergies to stevia. If you have a mild allergic reaction, such as hives, a runny nose, or mild tingling or swelling in your lips, an over-the-counter antihistamine can help relieve your symptoms.
If you have a more severe reaction, such as severe facial swelling or anaphylaxis — symptoms include difficulty breathing, severe drop in blood pressure, or dizziness or loss of consciousness — treatment includes an emergency injection of epinephrine and emergency medical care.
If you suffer allergic reactions to stevia, talk to your doctor or allergy specialist about emergency epinephrine injectors. Laura Wright started writing professionally in She has worked with women's health issues and gender-based violence, and as a research associate on human rights with The Protection Project.
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Emir J. Food Agric. Young , Ph. Young points out that the sweeteners can cause different sensations in different people. However, Dr. Given that I regularly have dairy, peanuts, and cocoa without issues, those ingredients probably aren't the source of my coughing fits.
But stevia may cause allergic reactions in people who are also allergic to ragweed pollen which causes fall allergy symptoms because the pollen and sweetener have similar proteins. Because I'm allergic to ragweed, Dr. Parikh tells me that's a more likely culprit. If it's a true allergy, there is potential for anaphylaxis, she says, "whereas irritants are less likely to cause such harm.
Aumock, global marketing leader for the stevia-based sweetener Truvia, tells SELF that the company hasn't heard about any consumers having reactions related to ragweed allergies. The company's website acknowledges that "allergies are not common, but could occur in sensitive individuals. Again, this seems to be a weird issue that a few other people and I have experienced—not a typical result after eating a few spoonfuls of ice cream sweetened with sugar substitutes.
But if you notice a similar reaction, it's worth reading over the ingredient list and seeing if there's a patten with similar foods.
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