Can I Take magnesium with ashwagandha?

SUMMARY:

No clinically significant interactions are commonly reported between magnesium supplements and ashwagandha; they are generally considered compatible when taken at typical oral doses.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Magnesium is a mineral supplement and ashwagandha is an herbal adaptogen; there is no well-documented pharmacologic interaction between them. Possible considerations: both can cause mild drowsiness in some people (additive sedative effect possible), and magnesium (oral) can cause GI upset or diarrhea at high doses. If you take prescription sedatives, blood-pressure medications, or have pregnancy/other medical conditions, check with a clinician before combining supplements. To reduce absorption issues with other oral medications, oral magnesium is often spaced 2 hours apart from certain drugs.