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White Mulberry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

White Mulberry Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Leaf Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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 extract powder. White mulberry leaf has a long history in traditional medicine and is being studied for effects on blood sugar and other conditions.

No inactive ingredients or fillers are present.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see White Mulberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood sugar and cholesterol support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Weight management, Blood pressure regulation.
  • The closest evidence on file: White Mulberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: White Mulberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperlipidemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that white mulberry leaf works reliably for any condition. We have insufficient evidence to rate it for androgenic alopecia (hair loss), osteoporosis, common cold, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

While research suggests it may affect blood glucose, the data we hold doesn't support claims that it effectively treats any of these conditions.

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 powder is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though digestive side effects are common. In one clinical study, 4.6 grams taken three times daily caused bloating and flatulence in about half the participants, loose stools in a quarter, and constipation in about a fifth.

The good news: these effects often improve over time as your body adjusts. Because concentrated supplements are less studied than the food form and can lower blood sugar, caution is warranted — especially if you have diabetes.

There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the data advises against medicinal amounts during both.

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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on antidiabetes drugs or OCT2 substrates (a group that includes metformin and some other kidney-cleared medications). Both interactions carry Moderate severity and could shift your medication's effect or side effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're curious about white mulberry for its traditional uses, know that the evidence doesn't yet establish it works for any condition we track. More importantly, if you take diabetes medications or certain kidney-processed drugs, you need to check with your pharmacist first — this supplement could affect how those medications work.

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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 Jul 18, 2023.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001A11LXT
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294283
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
X001A11LXT
IngredientAmount% DV
White Mulberry Leaf Extract, Powder1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bulksupplemenets.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested used: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once daily 30 minutes before meal, or as directed by a physician. Drink plenty of water.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

White Mulberry Leaf Extract, Powder

Interacts with
87 drugs
1000 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 Leaf Extract, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Mulberry Extract 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 Leaf Extract, 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
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does White Mulberry Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Mulberry Extract 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 Extract 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.
Can I take this if I have diabetes or take diabetes medication?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. White mulberry leaf can lower blood glucose levels, which means adding it to diabetes medication increases your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You'd need close glucose monitoring and possibly a dose adjustment. Talk to us — this is too important to skip.
What side effects should I expect?
Digestive upset is most common: bloating, flatulence, loose stools, or constipation. In studies, these occurred in about 25–50% of people taking standard doses, but often improved after the first few weeks as your body adjusted.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data, so the data advises against medicinal amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations — they can weigh your personal circumstances.
Does white mulberry actually work for blood sugar or cholesterol?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say it works for diabetes, high cholesterol, or any other condition we track. While research suggests it may affect blood glucose, that's not the same as proving it treats diabetes effectively.
What is white mulberry leaf extract used for?
Traditionally it's been used for blood sugar support and other purposes, but as I mentioned, we don't yet have reliable evidence for those uses. It's being studied, though, so that may change.

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White Mulberry Extract'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.

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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

See these in context on the White Mulberry monograph →

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