{"id":6293,"date":"2020-06-30T17:18:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T17:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=6293"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T11:28:14","slug":"stevia-and-belly-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"Stevia And Belly Fat: How This Sweetener May Help with Fat Loss and Benefit Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#What_Is_Stevia\" >What Is Stevia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Eating_Stevia\" >What Are the Benefits of Eating Stevia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#It_Has_Little_to_No_Calories\" >It Has Little to No Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#May_Help_with_Blood_Sugar_Control\" >May Help with Blood Sugar Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#May_Improve_Cardiovascular_Health\" >May Improve Cardiovascular Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Better_for_Your_Dental_Health\" >Better for Your Dental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#May_Help_with_Weight_Loss_and_Management\" >May Help with Weight Loss and Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#What_Are_Some_Stevia_Side_Effects\" >What Are Some Stevia Side Effects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Is_Stevia_Good_for_Losing_Belly_Fat\" >Is Stevia Good for Losing Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_Stevia_Cause_Weight_Gain\" >Does Stevia Cause Weight Gain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Can_Stevia_Cause_Bloating_And_Weight_Gain\" >Can Stevia Cause Bloating And Weight Gain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Can_You_Add_Stevia_to_Ginger_Tea_and_Still_Burn_Belly_Fat\" >Can You Add Stevia to Ginger Tea and Still Burn Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_stevia_cause_water_retention\" >Does stevia cause water retention?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_stevia_cause_cancer\" >Does stevia cause cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_stevia_bloat_your_stomach\" >Does stevia bloat your stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_stevia_affect_the_body_like_sugar\" >Does stevia affect the body like sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Does_stevia_affect_hormones\" >Does stevia affect hormones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#Why_are_people_avoiding_stevia\" >Why are people avoiding stevia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After several decades of health experts warning about the negative effects of added sugar on health and well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9323357\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9966020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), the world has finally decided to listen and many people are turning their back on added sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, going sugar-free isn\u2019t something that comes easily to everyone. Even as we say no to added sugar, some still crave the sweetness of sugar and this is where sugar substitutes come in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is one such substitute that gained popularity with the clean eating-no sugar crowd. But is stevia all it\u2019s cracked up to be? Are the reported benefits of sugar substitutes on belly fat true or have they been exaggerated? Read on to learn more about this sweetener, how it measures up against other alternatives, and if it can help with weight and belly fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Stevia\"><\/span><b>What Is Stevia?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Britannica describes stevia as a non-nutritive sweetener that is used as a replacement for table sugar. This sweetener comes from the sweet-tasting leaves of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia rebaudiana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plant that\u2019s native to Paraguay in South America (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/stevia-plant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/stevia-sweetener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some fun facts about stevia:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the world became aware of this sugar alternative, the Guaran\u00ed people had been using it and have a long history with it &#8211; more than 1,500 years. They\u2019re said to have used it in their teas and traditional medicines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is currently enjoying its second wave of popularity. The first wave was in the 1970s when the Japanese people imported and enjoyed the product. Japan remains a huge market for this product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sweetener is also largely consumed in other East Asian countries and in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being more than 300 times more sweet than table sugar, stevia is non-glycemic, which means it doesn\u2019t raise your blood sugar levels. Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-intermittent-fasting\/\"><b>stevia and intermittent fasting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how to use this sweetener during fasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68952\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Stevia And Belly Fat \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Eating_Stevia\"><\/span><b>What Are the Benefits of Eating Stevia?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a quick look at how the consumption of this natural sweetening agent could be beneficial to your overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Has_Little_to_No_Calories\"><\/span><b>It Has Little to No Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps the main benefit that everyone associates with this sweetener. We all know that excess calorie intake is one of the biggest causes of weight gain and belly fat &#8211; that\u2019s why when losing weight, people are usually advised to start by reducing their food intake in order to create a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to reduce your calorie intake, replacing sugar with stevia may be a good place to start. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 100 g of stevia powder has zero calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2710264\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is a huge difference from table sugar where just 1 teaspoon (4.2g) has 16.8 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2710257\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes this natural sweetener a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternative-to-sugar-in-coffee\/\"><b>healthy alternative to sugar in coffee<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While stevia powder doesn\u2019t have any calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2710264\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), liquid stevia has some. The latter contains about 51 cals per 100g, which translates to 0.051 calories per drop &#8211; a negligible amount (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2710265\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powdered stevia may not have calories, but it does have carbohydrates. However, they are also negligible as a serving (0.1 g) of stevia only has 0.1 g of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2710264\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Help_with_Blood_Sugar_Control\"><\/span><b>May Help with Blood Sugar Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from an illness that affects your blood sugar, you may find that your doctor recommends you this sweetener as a replacement for table sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because this sweetening agent contains zero calories and has no impact on your blood sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, studies have shown that its consumption doesn\u2019t affect insulin or blood glucose response and may even help lower high blood sugar levels when it replaces sugar in the diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0195666310000826\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7103435\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S187140212400153X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Cardiovascular_Health\"><\/span><b>May Improve Cardiovascular Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve had issues with your blood pressure, specifically if it\u2019s higher than it should be, then consuming stevia can be one of the things you can do to try and manage or treat this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have found that patients have experienced slightly lower blood pressure after adding this sweetener to their diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2014988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S014929180380334X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25412840\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Remember that stevia alone won\u2019t treat or fully prevent this issue &#8211; it&#8217;s just a potential supplementary measure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_for_Your_Dental_Health\"><\/span><b>Better for Your Dental Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organisation <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">describes dental issues as \u201ca major public health problem globally and the most widespread noncommunicable disease\u201d and sugar is a main contributing factor to this problem (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/sugars-and-dental-caries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, switching from table sugar to stevia could put you and your loved ones at a lower risk of this. Studies have shown that this alternative doesn\u2019t have the fermentable carbohydrates that encourage bacteria growth in the mouth and it may also have antiplaque and antigingivitis properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24216624\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5767988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\"><b>coconut sugar vs stevia<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn which is better for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Help_with_Weight_Loss_and_Management\"><\/span><b>May Help with Weight Loss and Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does stevia cause weight loss? No, but it can be a contributing factor that can lead to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional sugar intake is a key contributing factor to weight gain and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38195258\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), so it stands to reason that reducing sugar intake or switching to a no-calorie alternative may help prevent or reverse this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia has virtually no calories, so by substituting table sugar for it, you automatically create a small deficit in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have also suggested that this sweetening agent can help with weight loss and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2020 researchers found that the addition of stevia to the diet among healthy individuals resulted in reduced energy intake over 12 weeks and helped them maintain their weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7600789\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, another study also published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that after 90 days of consuming stevia rather than added sugars, along with a physical activity regimen, overweight subjects saw significant positive changes in their weight and waist circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10097272\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-quitting-caffeine\/\">7 Benefits of Quitting Caffeine, and What To Drink Instead<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Stevia_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Stevia Side Effects?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, stevia has faced multiple reports regarding dangerous side effects, but they were just part of the stevia myth and most of them have already been debunked. Stevia is safe to consume in the recommended amount. The main issues you should pay attention to are effects to your gastrointestinal health and hormone production.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Gastrointestinal Health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products that contain stevia may also contain other sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. According to a systematic review published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advances in Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sugar alcohols can trigger hypersensitivity in some individuals. This hypersensitivity comes with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, cramping, and bloating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5508768\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some people also find that stevia causes indigestion and other gastrointestinal side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Low blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, one effect of stevia may be lower blood pressure. This could result in hypotension in people who already have low blood pressure or who are taking medication to lower their blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68149\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Stevia And Belly Fat \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Medication interaction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also possible that stevia could interact with certain medications, such as lithium, so you should talk to your doctor if you\u2019re taking any medication to find out about any potential interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Hormone Production<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in 2016 found that a certain metabolite of stevia may have the potential to act as an endocrine disruptor &#8211; a chemical that can interfere with the body&#8217;s hormones. However, this was a test tube study that used incredibly high concentrations and more research is needed before any conclusions can be drawn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0303720716300533\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Stevia_Good_for_Losing_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Is Stevia Good for Losing Belly Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can be. As mentioned above, studies have suggested that the addition of this substitute to the diet in place of added sugar can reduce calorie intake, which can help with overall weight loss and reduced waist circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10097272\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, stevia isn\u2019t a miracle worker. In order to see the best belly fat loss results, you must remember to eat at a calorie deficit, consume a healthy balanced diet, and increase your daily physical activity levels by exercising for at least 30 minutes a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. The BetterMe: Health Coaching app is your personal trainer, nutritionist, and support system all in one. Start using our app to <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay on track <\/a>and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Stevia_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Does Stevia Cause Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it doesn\u2019t. While many sources claim that it may cause belly fat, none of them list credible scientific studies as the backing to their claims. What we can say for sure is that multiple studies have suggested that this sucrose alternative works well as a strategy for overweight and obesity prevention, weight management and control of blood sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7600789\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10097272\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6950708\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Stevia_Cause_Bloating_And_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Can Stevia Cause Bloating And Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, this sweetener may be included in products that also contain sugar alcohols, which can cause bloating in some people. Stevia itself may also cause digestive side effects in some people, although this is probably less common. There is no evidence of it causing weight gain &#8211; weight gain and weight loss are influenced by overall diet, along with many other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-and-sugar\/\">Keto and Sugar: Can You Have Them Both?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Add_Stevia_to_Ginger_Tea_and_Still_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Can You Add Stevia to Ginger Tea and Still Burn Belly Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. As we\u2019ve already mentioned, stevia is a great tool that can help with weight loss &#8211; and with weight loss comes <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises-for-belly-fat-loss\/\">belly fat loss<\/a>. At least one meta-analysis has found that ginger supplementation helped to significantly reduce body weight, hip ratio, and waist-to-hip ratio (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2018.1427044\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While it\u2019s probably not a magic weight loss potion, ginger tea with stevia can be incorporated into a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle plan for weight loss. At the very least, it\u2019s a calorie-free alternative to sugary beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66610\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Stevia And Belly Fat \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stevia_cause_water_retention\"><\/span><strong>Does stevia cause water retention?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it doesn\u2019t. Research in rats suggests that stevia causes diuresis, i.e. the increased or excessive production of urine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8600158\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Urination is one of the main ways to get rid of water retention\/water weight in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stevia_cause_cancer\"><\/span><strong>Does stevia cause cancer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it doesn\u2019t. Not only is this sweetening agent not listed as a carcinogen, but one study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molecules<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concluded that stevia can be an integral part of a plant-based diet that is used for cancer prevention or therapy in combination with conventional treatments (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8874712\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stevia_bloat_your_stomach\"><\/span><strong>Does stevia bloat your stomach?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might. While it\u2019s uncommon, people who are sensitive can experience bloating or indigestion if they consume a stevia product. Stevia is also sometimes included in products with sugar alcohols, which are commonly associated with gastrointestinal side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stevia_affect_the_body_like_sugar\"><\/span><strong>Does stevia affect the body like sugar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it doesn\u2019t. It may taste like sugar, but it doesn\u2019t have any calories and doesn\u2019t affect blood sugar or elicit an insulin response the way sugar would.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stevia_affect_hormones\"><\/span><strong>Does stevia affect hormones?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some preliminary evidence that a particular metabolite of stevia may have the potential to act as an endocrine disruptor. However, this is based on test tube studies that used very high concentrations. More research is needed to draw any meaningful conclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_people_avoiding_stevia\"><\/span><strong>Why are people avoiding stevia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The avoidance of this sweetener could be due to the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misinformation that makes them believe that stevia is harmful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential side effects such as bloating, nausea, or indigestion after consuming it. They may also avoid it for certain health reasons or because of a medication interaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people simply don\u2019t like the taste of non-sugar sweeteners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_And_Belly_Fat_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to stevia and belly fat, this healthy sucrose alternative can be a tool for helping get rid of excess abdominal fat as well as overall weight loss. However, stevia alone isn\u2019t the answer. You must also ensure you improve your eating and exercising habits. Be more physically active, eat healthy calorie deficit meals, sleep for at least 7 hours a night, and remain well hydrated &#8211; this combination is what will give you the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After several decades of health experts warning about the negative effects of added sugar on health and well-being (1, 2), the world has finally decided to listen and many people are turning their back on added sugar.\u00a0 However, going sugar-free isn\u2019t something that comes easily to everyone. 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