Diet

Question

i want to ask dietitians and drs. that is stevia safe when taken in moderation 
can we take stevia instead of sugar 
does it cause any serious or long term side effect...?
Note:- i am not a diabetic patient by grace of God , i am just health conscious

Ms. Sundas Khadim Ali · Answer

aoa. stevia in natural form is Ok but in processed form it may have side effect

Ali Imran Khawaja · Answer

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Ms. Aisha Rizwan · Answer

It's safe to use

Areeja Nasir · Answer

Yes it's very safe to use for diabetics and non diabetics both.Long term overuse can effect your gut microbiome a little bit in some people.

Laiba Tariq · Answer

yes you can take this but not too much

Ms. Sameeha Ayub · Answer

Yes it's safe to use.

Arooj Ejaz · Answer

Yes! it's safe and you can use it

Muhammad Umar Iqbal · Answer

Yes uh can take

Ms. Niher Bashir Kakazai · Answer

Yes ... you can use it on regular basis

Sara Humayun · Answer

yes it is safe to use in moderate amount in diet as compared to sugar.
overdose can cause harm on long term basis.

Ms. Manahil Khurram · Answer

Yes it is safe you can add it in your diet

Dr. Urooj Hussain · Answer

Yes you can take instead of sugar, it is harmless

Ms. Tayyab Aziz · Answer

yes you can take it but in moderation

Ms. Eisha Noor · Answer

Yes, if you are using stevia in moderation itzz totally fine. It didn't cause any serious side effect. But if you are not diabetic, you can replace sugar with brown sugar, gurr, or less use of sugar

Ms. Hania · Answer

it's save yes & you can use it.?

Ramal Tauqeer · Answer

hy.hope all good at your end. Yes you can take stevia for a daily use but in a moderate amount as stevia is s natural sweetener. its plant based sweetener so does not harm you even if you use for long term. Its much better & safe than sugar, chakar, gur etc.

Ms. Khadija Naseer · Answer

yes U can take
it I effective for diabetic patients and For no diabetic persons as well.....
but if you take it continuously more then 3 months if u are not diabetic it may have adverse effect on your body as excess of everything is bad

Ms. Ramsha Ajmal · Answer

yes, you can take stevia as an alternate for sugar.

Ms. Shehar Bano · Answer

yes, it's safe for use..
it's calories is zero
But anything that is healthy when you use it in moderation.
Stevia is healthy for you as long as you consume it in moderation

Dietitian Amna Zafar · Answer

yes it's safe for use. it's a beneficial when you consume in moderation amount

Noreen Iqbal (Gold Medalist) · Answer

Stevia is natural sweetner .! You can take that in moderation !

Mishal Ahmed · Answer

yes it's safe if taken in moderation

Ms. Kainat Ahmad · Answer

Stevia is a natural sweetner it doesn&rsquo;t cause any side effect if taken in moderation.

Dn. Fatimah Abdyab · Answer

Yeah, stevia is natural product you can have it. you can have Stevia plant grown at home as well. ?

Dr. Saira Salman · Answer

it's safe no issues sir

Ms. Hijab Zehra · Answer

Stevia is safe for use in moderation. Secondly, yes it can cause some side effects in few individuals, not all in the longer run. Being health counsious, stevia shouldn't be your choice if not a diabetic. Use natural sugar source honey or shakkar 1-1.5 teaspoon per day which is healthy and safe at the same time.

Ms. Hajra Saleem · Answer

Stevia is a natural sweetener and it's a good option to consume if you are health conscious but again moderation is the key.

Dr. Huzaifa Shakeel · Answer

Stevia is safe if taken in moderation

Aqsa Shoukat · Answer

Stevia is natural sweetener you can take it instead of sugar. But if you are not diabetic then you must choose natural sugar sources like Honey, shakar etc

Kiran Rabi · Answer

no side effect if u r taking pure stevia

Zain Ul Abadin · Answer

Stevia is good for short time consumption, but the after taste and nausea after long term use is the reason of non recommended , on the other side Sucralose is a good low calorie alternative of sugar , it may cause nausea but haven&rsquo;t any after taste

Nasir Farooq · Answer

Yes it is good option for short term. But Sugar is required for a healthy person Because glucose is compulsory for brain functions.. you shoud use both as a light Sweet.

Dr. Hafiz Awais Ali · Answer

yes you can use it , no side effects with long term usage

Javeria Butt · Answer

yes stevia is a good alternative to sugar.You can use it

Fatima Khan · Answer

Yes you can take it

Ms. Sadaf Sheikh · Answer

If you have prediabetes or diabetes, artificial sweeteners and stevia are preferable to real sugar.

Ms. Ayesha Nazir Uddin · Answer

yes you can use stevia as it is healthy alternative of sugar

Ms. Ameera Mobin · Answer

Yes, it is safe to use as it is a good alternative of sugar. I recommend to use it according to the acceptable daily intake (ADI) provided by WHO or FDA.
According to WHO: 4mg/kg body wt (ADI)

Ms. Areej Rao · Answer

Stevia is safe when you take in moderation... it's a healthy refined sugar... as excess of everything is bad...so manage the intake of it ...

Ms. Kashaf Zulfiqar · Answer

Yes it is safe. If you are not diabetic then no need to worry for sugar as well if you are using it in moderation. 2 teaspoons/day is acceptable.

Ms. Kashaf Zulfiqar · Answer

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Dt. Rida Aslam · Answer

Definitely long term usage have side effects but short term is safe .

Dn. Dur E Sameen · Answer

Yes sure, it's safe. It's a good step towards a healthy life style

Ms. Zahabia Mustafa · Answer

Yes it is completely safe, even better than sugar.

Ms. Zubaida Adil · Answer

Yes it's completely safe to use and a good alternative. But you need to take it in moderation.
Stevia is available in different forms in market. You can consume it accordingly.
* 1 tablet Stevia
* 2-3 Stevia Drops
* 1/4 tsp Stevia Powder
All these are equal to 1 tsp of sugar.

Ms. Hurria Ahmed · Answer

Yes,  u can take stevia in moderation as a sugar substitute. It is safe but can cause deigestive issues in some people if taken in large amounts for a long period of time. U can use it daily but in moderate amount.

Dr.Ayesha Khan · Answer

yes you can use stevia and it has no side effects it is good alternative sweetener but you can use it daily in moderate amount ...

Dn. Ansa Shahzad · Answer

yes, Stevia is recommended for short-term use due to its unpleasant taste and nausea, while Sucralose is a low-calorie sugar alternative that may cause nausea but doesn't have any aftertaste.

Dt. Mian Muzamil Javed · Answer

you can use it as a replacement for refined sugar,  as Refined sugar causes weight gain and many things but stevia is safer, if taken in Moderation on a daily basis.

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