White mulberry explained: what it is and side effects
White mulberry is a plant native to China that grows in temperate and tropical climates around the world. Its leaves are used to make dietary supplements and, in parts of Asia, tea, wine, bean curd, and noodles. One product we reviewed lists white mulberry, and none prints its individual amount: GlucoTrust includes it in a 207.7 mg proprietary blend.
- What it is
- Plant
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What white mulberry is
- White mulberry leaves are used to make dietary supplements.1
- Other names include common mulberry, Egyptian mulberry, Russian mulberry, and silkworm mulberry.1
- White mulberry is native to China and grows in temperate and tropical climates around the world.1
- In parts of Asia, mulberry leaves are used to make tea, wine, bean curd, and noodles.1
Foods that have it1
- Tea
- Wine
- Bean curd
- Noodles
How much white mulberry each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
If you take medicines
- Diabetes medications
- Taking white mulberry leaf with diabetes medications may cause low blood sugar.1
The product we reviewed that lists white mulberry
| Product | Form and serving | White mulberry per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GlucoTrust#6 in blood sugar support | Capsules1 capsule | Not printedIn a 207.7 mg proprietary blend | 8.9 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is white mulberry leaf extract?
White mulberry leaf extract is a supplement ingredient made from white mulberry leaves. White mulberry is native to China and grows in temperate and tropical climates around the world.
Are white mulberry leaves used to make tea?
Yes, white mulberry leaves are used to make tea in parts of Asia. They are also used to make wine, bean curd, and noodles.
What are the side effects of white mulberry leaf extract?
Digestive upset is the most common side effect of white mulberry. This includes bloating, constipation, gas, and loose stools.
Is white mulberry leaf extract safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
White mulberry's safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well understood. Ask a clinician before starting.
Which capsules we reviewed contain white mulberry leaf extract?
GlucoTrust is the product we reviewed that lists white mulberry. Its serving is 1 capsule, with white mulberry inside a 207.7 mg proprietary blend. The label does not print the individual white mulberry amount.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, White Mulberry Leafnccih.nih.gov/healthchecked