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Can You Take American Ginseng and Gymnema Sylvestre Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Both American Ginseng and Gymnema lower blood sugar through different mechanisms. Their combined effect may produce excessive hypoglycemia.
How to arrange timing
Consider monitoring blood sugar when combining.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Archives of Internal Medicine 2000; Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1990
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.