What herbs and supplements can interact with banaba supplements?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
    Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine answered:

    Banaba may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using herbs or supplements that may also lower blood sugar. Blood glucose levels may require monitoring, and doses may need adjustment.

    Banaba may cause low blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients taking drugs, herbs, or supplements that lower blood pressure.

    Banaba may also interact with antibacterials, anticancer agents, antifungals, antigout agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antiobesity agents, antioxidants, antivirals, cholesterol-lowering agents, dopamine agonists, organic anion-transporting polypeptide B substrates, and osteoporosis agents.

    You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Banaba may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using herbs or supplements that may also lower blood sugar. Blood glucose levels may require monitoring, and doses may need adjustment. Banaba may cause low blood pressure. Caution is... More