Uses & Effectiveness
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Overview
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a shrub or tree native to China. It has a white colored fruit similar to a blackberry, but with an unpleasant taste.
Chemicals in white mulberry work similarly to some medicines used for type 2 diabetes. They slow the breakdown of sugar in the stomach so that it’s absorbed more slowly into the blood. This helps the body keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range.
People commonly use white mulberry for diabetes. It is also used for high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, the common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
White mulberries are rich in vitamin C, containing even more of this essential nutrient than oranges. Just 100 grams of these delicious berries can provide you with 61% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, helping to boost your immune system and promote collagen production for healthy skin.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: The powdered leaf of white mulberry is possibly safe for most people when taken for up to 12 weeks. It might cause bloating, constipation, gas, and loose stools in some people. There isn’t enough reliable information to know if white mulberry berries are safe when taken as a medicine or what the side effects might be.
Interactions
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Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with WHITE MULBERRY
White mulberry leaf might lower blood sugar levels. Taking white mulberry leaf along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
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Medications moved by pumps in cells (Organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2) substrates) interacts with WHITE MULBERRY
Some medications are moved in and out of cells by pumps. White mulberry might change how these pumps work and change how much medication stays in the body. In some cases, this might change the effects and side effects of a medication.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: The powdered leaf of white mulberry is possibly safe for most people when taken for up to 12 weeks. It might cause bloating, constipation, gas, and loose stools in some people. There isn’t enough reliable information to know if white mulberry berries are safe when taken as a medicine or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if white mulberry is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Dosing
White mulberry leaf powder or extract has most often been used by adults in doses of 0.8-1 gram three times daily for up to 3 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
