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White Mulberry Tea Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genesis Today

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking White Mulberry Tea 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 Tea 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. 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 Tea 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. There are no other ingredients listed.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This White Mulberry product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see White Mulberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“supports overall health”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence for white mulberry leaf is limited. We don't have reliable data to rate its effectiveness for conditions like hair loss, bone health, the common cold, diabetes control, or cholesterol levels.

If you're considering it for one of these uses, the science isn't established in the data we hold.

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 used as food, though concentrated supplements are less studied and can lower your blood sugar. In one clinical study, about half of participants taking 4.6 grams three times daily reported bloating and flatulence, a quarter had loose stools, and one-fifth had constipation — but these effects often lessened over time.

The safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not strong enough; medicinal amounts are advised against during both. Because this product can affect blood sugar and how your kidneys clear certain drugs, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing diabetes.

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.

Check with your pharmacist before starting if you take diabetes drugs (antidiabetes medications) — white mulberry leaf can lower blood sugar and raise the risk of hypoglycemia. Also check if you take OCT2 substrates, a group of kidney-transport drugs that includes metformin; white mulberry leaf may slow how your body clears them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

White Mulberry Tea may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional plant products, but the evidence for specific health benefits isn't established here. If you take diabetes medications or kidney-transport drugs like metformin, you need to check your exact medications with your pharmacist first — the interactions are real and worth verifying.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip medicinal amounts.

Talk with your pharmacist to see if this fits your situation.

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 Tea, straight from the product label.

Brand Genesis Today
Barcode (UPC) 812711013923
Net contents 2.38 oz.; 67.5 Gram(s); 45 Tea Bag(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2014
DSLD ID 34106
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
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 Tea 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 Cup Brewed Tea
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Cup Brewed Tea
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
812711013923
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 {Calories}--
White Mulberry1500 mg--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Take a sip of Genesis Today's White Mulberry Tea and savor the healthy benefits of one of nature's best kept secrets. The leaves of the magnificent mulberry tree have been used to support overall health across Asia and Europe for centuries. Today, Genesis Today delivers to you hundreds of years of traditional healthy support in a convenient tea bag.

Supports Overall Health

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Smooth & Subtle Flavor Tastes Delicious Hot or Cold

Sourced for quality, our White Mulberry Tea offers healthy sipping all day long, the Genesis Today way.

Smooth, Subtle Flavor

Great with Meals

Supports: OVERALL HEALTH

General

LBGT184

Formulation

Contains no Additives

Containing only mulberry leaves with absolutely no added sweeteners, flavors or additives, Genesis Today's White Mulberry Tea offers smooth, subtle flavor that tastes delicious served hot or cold any time of day.

Vegetarian

Formula

1,500 mg of Mulberry Leaf per serving

Containing only mulberry leaves with absolutely no added sweeteners, flavors or additives, Genesis Today's White Mulberry Tea offers smooth, subtle flavor that tastes delicious served hot or cold any time of day.

Precautions

Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Caution: 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 known hypersensitivity to white mulberry.

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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.

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Brewing Directions: Bring water to a rolling boil. Pour 8 fl. oz. boiling water over 1 tea bag. Cover cup and steep for 10-15 minutes. Gently squeeze the tea bag and enjoy!

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See for yourself

White Mulberry Tea by Genesis Today label

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White Mulberry Tea label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Mulberry Tea by Genesis Today

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

Serving size1 Cup Brewed Tea Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

White Mulberry

Interacts with
87 drugs
1500 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 monograph & interactions
Interaction report

White Mulberry Tea by Genesis Today Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

White Mulberry 87

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in White Mulberry Tea interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. White Mulberry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Mulberry Tea 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 Mulberry2 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for White Mulberry Tea, 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 Tea by Genesis Today: Common Questions

Does White Mulberry Tea by Genesis Today interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Mulberry Tea 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 Tea 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.
Will this product interfere with my diabetes medication?
Yes, you should be cautious. White mulberry leaf can lower blood sugar on its own, so combined with diabetes drugs it raises your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Check your exact medications with the tool on this page, and talk with your pharmacist about monitoring your glucose levels closely if you decide to use it.
What side effects should I expect?
White mulberry leaf is generally well tolerated, but some people report bloating, flatulence, loose stools, or constipation — especially when first starting. The good news is these digestive effects often get better or go away over the first few weeks.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to recommend medicinal amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for you in those situations.
Does white mulberry leaf actually work for diabetes?
The evidence isn't strong enough to rate its effectiveness. While some research shows it can lower blood sugar, we don't have reliable data to say it's truly effective for managing diabetes.
Will this interact with metformin?
Yes — animal research shows white mulberry leaf may slow your body's clearance of metformin, which is a kidney-transport drug. Your pharmacist can help you figure out if the risk is worth it for your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind White Mulberry Tea’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 Tea'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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