Q: Is it okay to use Truvia as a sweetener?

A: Absolutely NOT. (But only if eliminating toxins from your life is a high priority.)

Truvia is stevia “extract”, also known as rebiana, mixed with erythritol, a sugar alcohol, and the dreaded “natural flavors”. Erythritol has mixed reviews as a sweetener, but I have clients that have reactions that include stomach pains, and bloating, so whenever possible, I encourage people to avoid it. “Natural flavors” is the disguise used for soooooo many chemical additives including MSG, which is a known neurotoxin, responsible for headaches, mood changes, dizziness and ringing in the ears.... just a few of the negative side effects from ingesting it.

If you are looking for a toxin-free sweetener, we recommend local honey and Sweet Leaf organic stevia to our clients that want to do better!

About the Author

Dr. Terry McCoskey

Living Well Spine Center

Upon completing undergraduate studies in the basic sciences at the Ohio State University, he entered Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he graduated in 1989 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After a 5 year associateship with Dr. Donald Moon, Dr. McCoskey is now the senior associate at Living Well Spine Center.Since graduating, Dr. McCoskey has attended numerous post-graduate technical seminars searching for more effective ways to correct spinal problems.