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Can You Take Berberine and Mulberry Leaf Extract Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Berberine activates AMPK while Mulberry Leaf Extract contains DNJ (1-deoxynojirimycin) which inhibits alpha-glucosidase. Both significantly lower postprandial blood sugar.
How to arrange timing
Monitor blood sugar when combining these potent glucose-lowering supplements.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Metabolism 2008; Diabetes Care 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.