AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Metabolic health; Digestive support
Who it may fit
Adults who enjoy plant-based approaches for everyday metabolic balance or those with carbohydrate-rich diets seeking botanical support around meals.
Key actives per serving
- Bitter melon bitters (from Momordica charantia): 18.55 mg
- Bitter melon fruit extract (standardised 2.5% bitters): 250 mg
- Bitter melon powder (stem, 3% bitters): 410 mg
How to take
Adults take 1 caplet twice daily after meals; taking with food can feel gentler on the stomach and aligns the bitters with meal-related digestion.
Diet / Allergen fit
USDA Organic; Non-GMO Project Verified; Gluten Free; Vegan friendly; No Wheat; No Corn; No Soy; No Dairy; No ingredients of animal origin
Ingredients explained
Bitter melon bitters (from Momordica charantia)
Bitter compounds engage taste and gut bitter receptors that may influence digestive signalling and support healthy glucose handling pathways.
Caution: May affect blood sugar responses; monitor how you feel, especially if you eat little or use products that influence glucose.
Bitter melon fruit extract (standardised 2.5% bitters)
Standardised extract provides consistent bitter actives that may modulate carbohydrate digestion and cellular glucose uptake signalling.
Caution: Concentrated extracts may interact with other supplements affecting blood sugar; start as directed and observe tolerance.
Bitter melon powder (stem, 3% bitters)
Whole-plant powder supplies a broader spectrum of phytochemicals that may complement extract-driven effects on digestive and metabolic signalling.
Caution: Whole herb powders can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals; take with food as directed.
How they work together
The standardised fruit extract delivers a defined amount of bitter actives for predictable support, while the whole stem powder adds a wider range of phytonutrients that act along digestive and metabolic signalling pathways for a more rounded effect.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or are planning any medical procedure. Stop use and seek medical advice if adverse reactions occur.
Who should be cautious: People monitoring blood sugar or using medicines that may affect blood sugar may need added caution. Those with planned procedures should discuss use with a healthcare professional in advance.
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Cinnamon may support healthy blood sugar levels, offering a complementary approach alongside Bitter Melon's potential benefits.
AI generated. Not medical advice.
Overview
- Since 1930
- For Balanced Blood Sugar Levels
- Already Within Normal Range
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- USDA Organic
- Herbal Supplement
- Certified Organic by Control Union Certifications
- Gluten Free
- Vegan friendly
- cGMP
- No Wheat
- No Corn
- No Soy
- No Dairy
- No Ingredients of Animal Origin
- Family Owned For Over 90 Years
This popular vegetable is revered both in Ayurvedic Medicine and curry dishes alike. Its bitterness was key to its early discovery by ancient physicians who used it to strengthen the digestive potential for sweet foods and to support balance.
Modern research has revealed an array of unique plant compounds in Bitter Melon that mirror and support pancreatic function and insulin production.
Happiness Through Wellness
Crafting traditional medicines based on Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old science that believes the journey back to wholeness begins with nurturing the capacity for joy.
Trusting the gifts of nature and the irreplaceable relationship between the plant and its native soil for consistent healing properties.
Contributing to the wellness of the earth by teaching our family of farmers to grow native plants sustainably on their land and reduce the demand on the local environment.
Building communities by advocating for women in farming, protecting fair prices, providing maternal health, sponsoring clinical services and offering school wellness programmes.
Believing that if wellness is the path to happiness, we must contribute to the wellness of all things. Wellness of people, wellness of the environment, wellness of our communities.
Specifications
- First available: 05/2007
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Delivery weight:
0.18 kg
- Product Code: HIM-42201
- UPC: 605069422017
- Package quantity: 60 Count
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm , 0.18 kg
Suggested use
Adults take 1 caplet twice daily after meals.
Warnings
As with any supplement, consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or are planning any medical procedure. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children.
Disclaimer
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1 Caplet | ||
| Servings Per Container: 60 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Organic bitter melon powder (stem)(3% Bitters, 12.3 mg) | 410 mg | * |
| Organic bitter melon extract (fruit) (Momordica charantia) (2.5% Bitters, 6.25 mg) | 250 mg | * |
| *Daily Value not established. | ||