I just started using an anti-inflammatory drink that supposedly has helped many people get well from infammatory conditions. After two weeks I am a mess- crushing fatigue and severe increase in neuropathy. I read the label beforehand and everthing is an extract of fruits but it has stevia and I thought perhaps it could be that.
I read it can have anti-microbial properties. Does anyone know?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I cannot use stevia. It upsets my stomach.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Can you post a link to the label for the product you are using? It would be good to see all the ingredients. -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Probably something other than the stevia.. but some do have a sensitivity to it.
I love it!
Posted by RESOLVED. (Member # 24991) on :
Don't take away the stevia,it's all we've got left! Posted by Sheryl777 (Member # 17804) on :
You might want to try agave but you should probably get it from the health food store to make sure it is not processed with chemicals. It has a low glycemic index. I'm trying to see whether there are any downsides to using it, such as how is it with teeth.
Posted by amkdiaries (Member # 7035) on :
What do you think did me in? My liver enzyumes doubled so something happened. On no antibiotics, herbs or supplements right now. Thanks!
Posted by sandyk (Member # 17959) on :
Our LLMD put us on a no-sugar, no-yeast diet and the ONLY thing they told us we could use was Stevia.. my husband hasn't had any issues with it yet...
Posted by hoot (Member # 19281) on :
It makes my skin break out. For my son...he picks his nose (must cause some type of irritation in there).
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- amkdiaries,
What is the name of that? I got really bad reactions from a similar product years ago - before stevia was even around. I think it was just too much for my body to handle so much different stuff altogether.
With so many different concentrates, it could be anything that causes a reaction. Is this organic? If not, farm chemicals would be the first matter of concern.
Even if these are mostly organic, maltodextrin is alway suspect, too, as it is often from GMO corn or potato - or corn or potato that has lots of farm chemicals.
As for the promise of "anti-microbial properties" - other than a mild effect from Green Tea, I would not count on anything in here to help much regarding infection.
It may be just too much all together. Simply turmeric (or, later, the stronger extract Curcumin) may have better effects.
And then eating produce of all colors so as to get the full benefit of whole food - dark berries, tart apples, maybe some pomegranate juice. -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Extracts aren't all that great. Sure has a lot of STUFF in it. Could be most anything on that list. But I would think stevia would be the least of your worries.
Posted by sickpuppy (Member # 23846) on :
I myself have no trouble with stevia and I have trouble with a lot of things.
Long live stevia!!!
Posted by ninjaphire (Member # 18234) on :
Look at all the enzymes. I'd say that any one of those could be causing trouble.
Posted by amkdiaries (Member # 7035) on :
It has taken days but since stopping it I am slowly starting to feel improved. The person at the company said I felt this way because the product releases toxins. I don't know how or why.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Bottom line: if it does not work for you, return it for a full refund. Demand it. Now, it may be a fine product - or it may not be. But, if you have such trouble with it, demand your money back. There is no way to know which ingredient(s) might be problematic for you - or the total combination - or some processing methods are the cause. If in plastic, even the bottle could be connected (especially if it ever got hot). Hopefully, they are using a BPA-free bottle if plastic.
However, if you can dilute it and if that works, great.
But, if not, return it. When something is not right for a customer, a good company will cheerfully offer a full refund if the bottle is near full. They can't resell it, of course, but returns need to made as soon as someone knows something is not quite right for them.
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Excerpts:
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- some comments are posted below article at the link - -
Posted by amkdiaries (Member # 7035) on :
Thanks- not the product I tried but yes they have a return policy and I will send it back. Just thought I might have been on to something since it made my symptoms worse and after being sick so long you start to think that everything that makes you worse is good for you in the longrun.
Posted by lauirel (Member # 16640) on :
The two biggest ones that would concern me are the maltodextrin and the amylase.
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
maltodextrin
ding ding ding
It's no bueno for hypoglycemics
*Does all stevia have maltodextrin in it? I'm confused... because i've read that stevia can actually BENEFIT hypoglycemics and help ontrol blood sugar
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