Stevioside, a natural noncaloric sweetener isolated from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, possesses anti-inflammatory and antitumor promoting properties; however, no information is available to explain its activity.

What are the negative effects of stevia?

Potential side effects linked to stevia consumption include:
Kidney damage. Gastrointestinal symptoms. Allergic reaction.Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Low blood pressure. Endocrine disruption.

What sweeteners are inflammatory?

4. Additives & Artificial Sweeteners. Your body cannot process artificial ingredients well, so substances such as aspartame and mono-sodium glutamate may trigger an immune response. Aspartame is a neurotoxin that the body frequently “attacks” therefore causing inflammation.

Unlike other sugar alternatives, stevia contains zero calories and does not impact your blood sugar levels. Its leaves are 300 times sweeter than sugar, so a little bit of this natural sweetener goes a long way! I recommend purchasing 100% organic stevia in powdered leaf or liquid extract form.