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White Mulberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genesis Today

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking White Mulberry against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

White Mulberry is a dietary supplement by Genesis Today with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, high cholesterol, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 87 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Mulberry by Genesis Today

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: white mulberry leaf powder from Morus alba. White mulberry leaf has been studied for its effects on blood sugar and cholesterol, though the evidence remains limited.

The capsule itself is a vegetable capsule, which is the inactive container.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient White Mulberry product and its label doesn't state a use — see White Mulberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that white mulberry leaf is effective for any condition — including diabetes, high cholesterol, hair loss, weak bones, or the common cold. All the uses we have data for are rated insufficient reliable evidence, meaning the research so far hasn't been strong enough to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient White Mulberry

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

White mulberry leaf is generally well tolerated when taken orally. The most common side effects are temporary bloating, constipation, loose stools, and gas — and in one clinical study, these effects were reported in a portion of participants but tended to ease as treatment continued.

The product carries a caution that while it's safe as a food, concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, especially because they can lower blood sugar. There isn't enough safety data to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient White Mulberry

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — White Mulberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 87 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — white mulberry can lower blood sugar and may increase the risk of going too low when combined with your medication. Also check any drugs that use the OCT2 kidney transporter (metformin is a common one), as white mulberry may slow how your body clears them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're considering white mulberry for blood sugar or cholesterol, know that the evidence for it isn't established yet. The main safety watch is for people taking diabetes medications — this product can lower blood sugar, which might add to your medication's effect.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it, especially if you take any diabetes drugs or medications eliminated through the kidney.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2014.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about White Mulberry, straight from the product label.

Brand Genesis Today
Barcode (UPC) 812711013930
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2014
DSLD ID 34109
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Mulberry by Genesis Today, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
812711013930
IngredientAmount% DV
White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder400 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

LBGT149

Formulation

Vegetarian

Genesis Today's supplement contains only white mulberry leaf powder in a vegetarian capsule with no binders, fillers or excipients.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

General Statements

Supports: OVERALL HEALTH

Enjoy and live long!

And Absolutely Nothing Else!

Bursting with benefits, the white mulberry tree grows naturally across Asia and Europe where it has been traditionally used for centuries to support daily health.

Sourced for quality, our formulation was developed by nutritionists to support your healthy lifestyle the Genesis Today way.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule with a full glass of water, 15 to 30 minutes before each meal or as directed by your health care provider.

Formula

Genesis Today's supplement contains only white mulberry leaf powder in a vegetarian capsule with no binders, fillers or excipients.

Precautions

Caution: Do not use if seal around cap is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

This supplement may increase the effects of blood-sugar lowering medications (e.g., insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents) and side-effects of cholesterol-lowering medications. Those taking prescription anti-depressants and sedatives should use with caution and first seek the advice of a physician. Avoid use if pregnant, lactating or with know hypersensitivity to white mulberry.

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White Mulberry by Genesis Today label

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White Mulberry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Mulberry by Genesis Today

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder

Interacts with
87 drugs
400 mg per serving

White mulberry leaf is most studied for helping blunt the rise in blood sugar after meals, but the human evidence is limited and not strong. It is gen...

White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

White Mulberry by Genesis Today Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder 87

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in White Mulberry interact with 87 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in White Mulberry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Mulberry with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder2 drug types · 87 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, white mulberry leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that white mulberry leaf can lower blood glucose levels. Advise patients to monitor glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Organic Cation Transporter 2 (Oct2) Substrates

Theoretically, white mulberry leaf might slow the elimination and increase the adverse effects of drugs which are OCT2 substrates.
Animal research shows that coadministration of white mulberry leaf extract with metformin, an OCT2 substrate, slows the renal elimination of metformin via inhibition of OCT2 activity. OCT2 is expressed in the kidneys and is responsible for transporting cationic drugs into tubular epithelial cells in order to be excreted in the urine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
White Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for White Mulberry, from the product label.

Genesis Today

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Name
Genesis Today, Inc.
Street Address
14101 W. Highway 290, Bldg. #1900
City
Austin
State
TX
ZipCode
78737
Phone Number
(800) 916-6642
Web Address
www.GenesisToday.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

White Mulberry by Genesis Today: Common Questions

Does White Mulberry by Genesis Today interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Mulberry has a known interaction with 87 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
White Mulberry contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What side effects does white mulberry cause?
The most common are bloating, constipation, loose stools, and gas. In one clinical study, about half the participants reported bloating or gas, a quarter had loose stools, and a fifth had constipation — but these side effects tended to fade over time.
Is white mulberry safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to recommend medicinal amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're in either situation, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Does white mulberry actually lower blood sugar?
Clinical research does show that white mulberry leaf can lower blood glucose levels, which is why it interacts with diabetes medications. However, we don't yet have strong enough evidence to say it's effective for treating diabetes itself.
Can I take this if I'm on metformin?
You shouldn't without checking first. Animal research shows white mulberry may slow how your kidneys clear metformin, which could increase the drug's effects and side effects. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
What is white mulberry leaf used for?
It's been studied for diabetes, high cholesterol, hair loss, weak bones, and the common cold, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for any of these yet.

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The Full Monographs Behind White Mulberry’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

White Mulberry

Interacts with 87 drugs

White mulberry leaf is most studied for helping blunt the rise in blood sugar after meals, but the human evidence is limited and not strong. It is generally well tolerated as a food and tea,...

Read the full White Mulberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

White Mulberry's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

White Mulberry 6 references
  1. Andallu B, Suryakantham V, Lakshmi Srikanthi B, Reddy GK. Effect of mulberry (Morus indica L.) therapy on plasma and erythrocyte membrane lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clin Chim Acta 2001;314:47-53. PubMed
  2. Mudra M, Ercan-Fang N, Zhong L, et al. Influence of mulberry leaf extract on the blood glucose and breath hydrogen response to ingestion of 75 g sucrose by type 2 diabetic and control subjects. Diabetes Care 2007;30:1272-4. PubMed
  3. Kimura T, Nakagawa K, Kubota H, et al. Food-grade mulberry powder enriched with 1-deoxynojirimycin suppresses the elevation of postprandial blood glucose in humans. J Agric Food Chem 2007;55:5869-74. PubMed
  4. Huh HW, Na YG, Bang KH, et al. Extended intake of mulberry leaf extract delayed metformin elimination via inhibiting the organic cation transporter 2. Pharmaceutics. 2020;12(1):49. PubMed
  5. Thaipitakwong T, Supasyndh O, Rasmi Y, Aramwit P. A randomized controlled study of dose-finding, efficacy, and safety of mulberry leaves on glycemic profiles in obese persons with borderline diabetes. Complement Ther Med. 2020;49:102292. PubMed
  6. Thondre PS, Lightowler H, Ahlstrom L, Gallagher A. Mulberry leaf extract improves glycaemic response and insulaemic response to sucrose in healthy subjects: results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2021;18(1):41. PubMed

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