Can You Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Maitake Mushroom Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Both Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Maitake Mushroom enhance insulin-mediated glucose uptake. Their combined effect may produce additive blood sugar lowering.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood glucose when taking both supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Diabetes Care 2006; Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2007

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.