Can You Take Berberine and Magnesium Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Berberine and magnesium both independently lower blood pressure. Berberine has vasodilatory and sympatholytic effects while magnesium relaxes vascular smooth muscle. Additive BP reduction may occur.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood pressure when combining at therapeutic doses.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Lan J et al. Meta-analysis of berberine on blood pressure. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015;161:69-81

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.