Can You Take Panax Ginseng and Magnesium Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Panax ginseng may raise blood pressure while magnesium is a vasodilator that lowers it. The opposing effects may partially cancel each other's cardiovascular benefits.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood pressure when combining. Consider the intended use — if magnesium is for BP management, ginseng may counteract that benefit.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Caron MF et al. Electrocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of Panax ginseng. Ann Pharmacother. 2002;36(5):758-763

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.