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Can You Take Panax Ginseng and Hops Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Ginseng's stimulating effects may counteract hops' mild GABAergic sedation.
How to arrange timing
Separate by several hours for best results.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Kennedy & Scholey, 2003, Pharmacol Biochem Behav
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.