Some of the reported side effects of Truvia™ are digestive upset and headaches. Made from the leaves of the stevia plant, Truvia™ has been the subject of recent studies. There is an effort to determine the connection of reported symptoms and side effects of using the artificial sweetener. Some consumers who have used this sugar alternative have complained of abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and gas.
While research regarding Truvia's™ side effects is not definitive, some individuals who have used the sweetener have reported suffering from dizziness, headaches, and extreme fatigue. Allergy-related symptoms were reported in several other cases. Reports of side effects have been varied.
The manufacturers of this product use a particular part of the stevia plant to make Truvia™, which accounts for its distinct characteristics and taste. The rebiana is a section of stevia leaf typically used for making the sugar substitute. Since it has been marketed, there have been health concerns about the sweetener. Some countries have halted sales of Truvia™, although it is widely available in the United States.
Other side effects of Truvia™ that consumers have reported include itchy skin, irritation, and blotchy rashes. Individuals who are sensitive to yeast reported experiencing skin welts while consuming this sweetener. Some complaints have included an unusual craving for high-carbohydrate foods after consuming Truvia™ as well.
Some consumers who used this product reported feeling muscle aches or tingling of the skin. Muscle twitching was another adverse reaction reported by some consumers. These symptoms, however, were less commonly reported than digestive upsets as side effects of Truvia™.
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea were gastrointestinal symptoms that have been documented. Some individuals have also reported experiencing constipation. Other reports complained of abdominal cramping as one of the side effects of Truvia™. Stomach pain was another reported symptom. An unusual after taste, along with foul breath were other complaints.
Although less common, some individuals reported experiencing urinary tract infections (UTI) that may have been side effects of Truvia™. There has been no evidence, however, to substantiate a connection between the product and UTIs. Whether these were isolated cases has not yet been determined.
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anon266497
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After two ER trips for severe itching, the doctors thought it was a reaction to a cholesterol medicine I just began to take so they took me off of that. Well, the itching started again so I began eliminating my daily intake and/or uses of anything. No results. The itching continued and I had an almost insane feeling of something crawling inside my skin, all over (palms, feet, arms, legs, abdomen, face...everywhere). I couldn't sleep, and one night I was going to make a cup of tea using my Truvia packet like always and it dawned on me to look up side effects of this sugar substitute. I was amazed at this site and read how others were experiencing the same symptoms. I'm diabetic but am going back to the raw regular sugar - this isn't worth it. Trashing Truvia! |
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anon257806
Post 4 |
I've been using truvia for about a year and have had itchy skin. I didn't really think much of it, then I started putting it together. On the days I don't use it, there's no itching, and the days I do, the itching keeps me awake at night. No rash or anything. It just feels like I have something itchy crawling on my skin-- everywhere from my arms, scalp, bottoms of my feet, palms, legs midsection- anywhere you could itch; it just moves around all night long. Not really worth losing sleep over. |
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anon255592
Post 3 |
I started using Truvia three months ago almost daily in my tea and coffee. I have recently started getting stomach cramps, but not like menstrual cramps or gas cramps; it's more like muscle cramps across the middle of my stomach. I will also not be using Truvia any longer. |
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anon198410
Post 2 |
I started using truvia for the first time and instantly developed headaches and muscle twitching in my face, and muscle tightness in my jaw as well. |
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anon193331
Post 1 |
I started using Truvia months ago and started developing unexplained headaches. My blood pressure was fine and no allergies. Just went on vacation for 10 days and didn't consume Truvia--no headaches. Last night had some in my tea, had a headache when I went to bed last night and most of the day. I am not using Truvia any longer. |
