What kind of interaction is it?

Caution: an interaction that may reduce efficacy or raise side-effect risk and warrants monitoring.

Is this interaction backed by published research?

Yes. NutriStack lists 2 citation rows for the Ginkgo Biloba + Sertraline pair, each linking to PubMed by PMID where available. Full sourcing methodology at https://nutristackapp.com/methodology/interactions.

Interaction databaseSupplement × PrescriptionReviewed May 2026

Ginkgo Biloba and Sertraline, a caution.

Q: Can I take Ginkgo Biloba and Sertraline together?

Possibly, but with caution. Ginkgo Biloba and Sertraline have a documented caution-tier interaction. Sertraline depletes platelet serotonin and impairs aggregation, raising bleeding risk. Ginkgo biloba contains ginkgolides that inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF) and have been linked to bleeding events. In a case series of psychotropic-herbal interactions, ginkgo combined with SSRIs accounted for 27% of documented complications, mostly bleeding.

Q: How does this affect a NutriStack Stack Score?

-5 to your Stack Score per scored caution row.

Sertraline depletes platelet serotonin and impairs aggregation, raising bleeding risk. Ginkgo biloba contains ginkgolides that inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF) and have been linked to bleeding events. In a case series of psychotropic-herbal interactions, ginkgo combined with SSRIs accounted for 27% of documented complications, mostly bleeding.

2 primary source citations. Moderate evidence. Last verified May 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Substances: Ginkgo Biloba and Sertraline
Pair type: Caution
Evidence (highest tier): Moderate
Source citations: 2 sources
Stack Score effect: −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
Scope: Supplement × Prescription
Last verified: May 30, 2026

Caution · Moderate evidence

Caution

What is happening. Sertraline depletes platelet serotonin and impairs aggregation, raising bleeding risk. Ginkgo biloba contains ginkgolides that inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF) and have been linked to bleeding events. In a case series of psychotropic-herbal interactions, ginkgo combined with SSRIs accounted for 27% of documented complications, mostly bleeding.

Mechanism. Sertraline blocks platelet SERT, depleting intra-platelet 5-HT needed for normal aggregation. Ginkgolides A and B inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptors, providing a separate antiplatelet pathway. Stacking the two mechanisms compounds bleeding risk.

Recommendation. Avoid Ginkgo biloba while taking sertraline. If you have already started both, watch for easy bruising, nosebleeds, blood in stool or urine, and stop Ginkgo 7-14 days before any planned surgery.

Sources (2)

Stack Score

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Effect on the composite score

If both Ginkgo Biloba and Sertraline are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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