Can You Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Gymnema Sylvestre Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Both Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Gymnema Sylvestre lower blood sugar—ALA through insulin sensitization and Gymnema through reduced intestinal sugar absorption and beta-cell regeneration.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood sugar carefully when stacking these hypoglycemic supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1990; Diabetes Care 2006

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.