Can You Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Panax Ginseng Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Panax Ginseng both improve insulin sensitivity. Their combined blood sugar-lowering effects may be additive.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood glucose when taking both supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Diabetes Care 2006; Annals of Internal Medicine 2014

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.