Truvia - A Questionable Alternative To Sugar?

When it comes to finding low caloric alternatives to sugar, competition can get pretty fierce. Over the years there have been many renditions of sugar substitutes, from Splenda to Aspartame, to even using plain honey as an alternative. We are certainly focused on fixing our sweet tooth while not gaining an weight!

Enter a new competitor - Truvia, produced by none other than The Truvia Company, LLC. This originally named company discovered that there is quite a market for an increasingly popular alternative to sugar, called Stevia. Hence we have the play on words - true stevia. They are apparently trying to make their customers believe that their product is the one, the only true stevia product on the market. Is this the case? I'll let you be the judge of that.

According to some data out there, Truvia may not be the sweet substitute you are looking for. In fact, many people are downright displeased with the effects of trying this new product. Many customers are complaining of numerous Truvia side effects. These testimonials alone are enough to make you question the product. I certainly don't enjoy diarrhea, an after taste in my mouth, gaining weight and losing energy!

Adding to the mix, it turns out that the studies done on Truvia are completely flawed! No independent studies have been done to determine if any adverse health affects can result from ingesting Truvia. For a good case study of Truvia, it's potentially questionable traits and general information on whether customer should be asking the question Is Truvia Safe?, check out that link. They provide a very good rundown of what Truvia is, the same customer testimonial information and information on the study as well.

Don't trust every product just because it's new. Sometimes new is not always better. You should do your own research, possibly try it for yourself to determine if you will experience any side effects and then make the decision. Many people enjoy Truvia. Many people don't.

Personally, I think Mother Nature did a pretty good job and we should just stick with sugar, exercise and moderation. :)