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I’ve had Bad Side Effects!!!!
I’ve used this for a few weeks now just for my coffee. Average, I have 2 cups per day and use 2 flat teaspoons of Swerve per cup. It took me a couple days to get used to the taste but I did and was happy.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I have had nothing but diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea, and headaches just about every single day. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong, but I felt like crap almost all the time. I hadn’t eaten or drank anything different than the rest of my family, so it couldn’t be food poisoning. I don’t have fevers, so no Covid. Maybe I caught a mild stomach bug and it’ll pass? Nope. It’s this stuff! The Erythritol, if you look it up, specifically causes diarrhea, bloating, gas, and nausea and/or vomiting. The headaches I was getting are from dehydration from the constant diarrhea.
Now, every article I’ve read says Erythritol can be used safely in moderation, but my body tends to react negatively, even if I have used it in moderation. If there’s a 5% chance of a side effect, more than likely I’ll be in that 5%. I’m giving Swerve a low rating just for the side effects I have experienced. Hopefully this review will help someone.
July 2020 · Grocery and Gourmet Food · verified purchase