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Can You Take Ashwagandha and Probiotics Together?

No documented interaction was identified between ashwagandha and probiotics in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Ashwagandha page and Probiotics page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

NCCIH's ashwagandha fact sheet names six medication classes it may interact with (diabetes medicines, high blood pressure medicines, immunosuppressants, sedatives, anticonvulsants, and thyroid hormone medications) -- probiotics are not among them, and NCCIH's probiotics page does not mention ashwagandha.

No documented interaction between Ashwagandha and Probiotics was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Ashwagandha's NCCIH fact sheet and NCCIH's probiotics page were checked directly, full text, in both directions. NCCIH's list of six interacting medication classes for ashwagandha does not include probiotics.

What the sources say

Ashwagandha — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)Probiotics: What You Need To Know — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)

Last reviewed 2026-08-25

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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