Tag: Stevia and health

While the FDA has designated highly purified stevia as 'generally recognized as safe' (GRAS), it's important to understand the potential adverse reactions. These potential side effects of consuming stevia range from mild digestive issues to more significant concerns for specific health conditions.

According to Mayo Clinic dietitians, while artificial sweeteners are generally considered safe in limited amounts, high-purity stevia leaf extracts are specifically recognized as safe by the FDA. However, this safety assessment does not apply to whole-leaf stevia or crude extracts due to insufficient safety data.