Can You Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Banaba Leaf (Lagerstroemia) Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Banaba Leaf both enhance cellular glucose uptake. Concurrent use may result in additive blood sugar lowering.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating doses and monitoring blood glucose when using both.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2012; 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.