Can You Take Bitter Melon and Cinnamon Extract Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Both Bitter Melon and Cinnamon Extract lower blood sugar—Bitter Melon through insulin-mimetic action and Cinnamon through insulin sensitization.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood sugar when combining these supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2011; Annals of Family Medicine 2013

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.