Mulberry Fruit Side Effects

Here are the key points about potential side effects of mulberry fruit:

• Mulberry fruit is generally considered safe when eaten in food amounts. However, there is limited information about the safety of using mulberry fruit as medicine.

• Mulberry fruit contains a compound called abortion which has carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effects, making mulberry extract potentially risky to use.

• People allergic to figs may also be allergic to mulberries. Allergy to mulberries is rare, but pollen from mulberry trees has been reported to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

• Mulberry leaves might lower blood sugar levels. Taking mulberry leaves along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor blood sugar closely if you have diabetes.

• Mulberry might slow down the breakdown of some medications changed by the liver, like lovastatin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, fexofenadine, and triazolam. This could increase the effects and side effects of these drugs.

• There is not enough reliable information to know if mulberry is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It's best to avoid use.

Mulberry fruit is likely safe in food amounts but may cause allergic reactions in some people. Mulberry leaves could interact with diabetes medications and other drugs. More research is needed on the safety of using mulberry medicinally.