Can You Take Berberine and Banaba Leaf (Lagerstroemia) Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Both Berberine and Banaba Leaf enhance glucose uptake into cells. Stacking these potent glucose-lowering supplements may cause hypoglycemia.

How to arrange timing

Use caution when combining; monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Metabolism 2008; Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2012

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.