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Dietary supplement

Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Superior Source

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract is a dietary supplement by Superior Source with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sugar substitute / sweetener, blood sugar support in diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Stevia leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This is a single-ingredient product: stevia leaf extract, a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant. The powder form contains lactose as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Stevia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural sweetener for low-sugar dietary needs.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Glucose tolerance, Weight management.
  • The closest evidence on file: Stevia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Stevia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Obesity.

The product facts don't establish reliable evidence that stevia works for diabetes, high blood pressure, or weight loss. Early research hints that stevia may affect blood sugar and blood pressure, but the data isn't strong or consistent enough to confirm it.

If you're considering this for any health purpose, the science just isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Purified stevia in typical food amounts is generally well tolerated and recognized as safe. However, this is a supplement-dose product, and high-dose supplements haven't been well studied — so caution is warranted.

The most common side effects are mild: bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness; these tend to resolve after the first week. Rare allergic reactions have been reported.

Because safety data on whole-leaf and supplement doses is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you have concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Stevia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 259 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before using if you take lithium — stevia may raise lithium levels (Moderate severity). Also flag any blood pressure medications or diabetes drugs you're on; stevia may intensify their effects (Minor severity for both).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This stevia extract is generally well tolerated in short-term use, but it does carry risks with lithium and minor interactions with blood pressure and diabetes medications. If you take any prescription drugs — especially lithium — check them against the tool on this page before you buy.

A conversation with your own pharmacist or doctor is the best way to know whether it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Superior Source
Barcode (UPC) 076635400201
Net contents 9.73 oz.; 276 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 212803
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.876 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.876 Gram(s)
Servings per container
315
UPC/BARCODE
076635400201
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Sugar1 Gram(s)--
Stevia leaf extract22.8 mg--

Other ingredients: Lactose

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Fresh look Same great taste!

Compare and decide: Herbal Aspartame free Saccharin free Sucralose free Sweet 'n Natural Yes Yes Yes Yes Equal No No Yes Yes Sweet 'n Low No Yes No Yes NutraSweet No No Yes Yes Splenda No Yes Yes No

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Formulation

Zero calorie powder

More recent medical research has shown promise in treating obesity and hypertension. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance; therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.

Sweet ‘n Natural is Calorie free, Saccharin free, Aspartame free, and Sucralose free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Stevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical regions from western North America to South America. The species Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf or Sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia’s taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar.

With its extracts having up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low sugar food alternatives. In a few countries, it has been available as a sweetener for decades or centuries; for example; stevia is widely used as a sweetener in Japan where it has been available for decades.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As an herbal dietary supplement, take 1/3 teaspoon into food or stir into beverages.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Equal is a registered trademark of Merisant Company, Chicago, IL Sweet’ n Low is a registered trademark of Cumberland Packing Corp., Brooklyn, NY NutraSweet is a registered trademark of NutraSweet Company, Chicago, IL Splenda is a registered trademark of McNeil-PPC. Inc., Fort Washington, PA

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Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.876 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container315 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Sugar

1 Gram(s) per serving

Stevia leaf extract

Interacts with
259 drugs
22.8 mg per serving

Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regu...

Stevia leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Lactose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
1 Moderate 258 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Stevia leaf extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stevia extracts might have diuretic activity. Theoretically, increased reabsorption of lithium along with sodium might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that taking a single dose of stevia extract 1000 mg reduces postprandial blood glucose levels when taken with a meal. However, other clinical research in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes suggests that taking stevioside 250 mg three times daily does not significantly affect blood glucose levels or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) after three months of treatment.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Stevia extract and stevioside might lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. However, other clinical research suggests that stevioside does not significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract, from the product label.

Superior Source

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Name
Superior Source Products
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90058
Phone Number
(800) 421-6175
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source: Common Questions

Does Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract by Superior Source interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract has a known interaction with 259 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is stevia safe to use every day?
Purified stevia in typical food amounts is considered safe. But this is a supplement dose, and long-term safety at higher doses isn't well established. If you plan to use it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Will stevia help me lose weight or control blood sugar?
The evidence isn't strong enough yet to say. Research hints stevia might affect blood sugar and weight, but the data is inconsistent and unreliable. Don't rely on it as a treatment for diabetes or obesity.
What side effects might I notice?
Most common are bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness. These are usually mild and tend to go away after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
I'm pregnant — is it safe to take this?
The facts on file don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for stevia. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide whether it's right for you.
What's in this besides the stevia extract?
Lactose is the only other ingredient listed. If you're sensitive to lactose or have an allergy, this product isn't for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sweet 'n Natural Stevia Leaf Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Stevia 10 references
  1. Chan P, Xu DY, Liu JC, et al. The effect of stevioside on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1998;63:1679-84. PubMed
  2. Melis MS. A crude extract of Stevia rebaudiana increases the renal plasma flow of normal and hypertensive rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 1996;29:669-75.
  3. Melis MS. Chronic administration of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana in rats: renal effects. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;47:129-34. PubMed
  4. Melis MS, Sainati AR. Effect of calcium and verapamil on renal function of rats during treatment with stevioside. J Ethnopharmacol 1991;33:257-622. PubMed
  5. Hsieh MH, Chan P, Sue YM, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of oral stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension: a two-year, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Clin Ther 2003;25:2797-808. PubMed
  6. Chan P, Tomlinson B, Chen YJ, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and tolerability of oral stevioside in human hypertension. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2000;50:215-20. PubMed
  7. Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Holst JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism 2004;53:73-6. PubMed
  8. Barriocanal LA, Palacios M, Benitez G, et al. Apparent lack of pharmacological effect of steviol glycosides used as sweeteners in humans. A pilot study of repeated exposures in some normotensive and hypotensive individuals and in Type 1 and Type 2 diabeti
  9. Ferri LA, Alves-Do-Prado W, Yamada SS, et al. Investigation of the antihypertensive effect of oral crude stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension. Phytother Res 2006;20:732-6. PubMed
  10. Almiron-Roig E, Navas-Carretero S, Castelnuovo G, et al. Impact of acute consumption of beverages containing plant-based or alternative sweetener blends on postprandial appetite, food intake, metabolism, and gastro-intestinal symptoms: Results of the SWEE

See these in context on the Stevia monograph →

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