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Bitter Melon Supplements
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Key Benefits
- Provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
- Lowers fasting blood glucose levels
- Reduces HbA1c levels
- Decreases insulin resistance
- Improves cholesterol levels (lowers LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides; increases HDL)
- Aids in weight loss and reduces abdominal fat
Overview
Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, has been used as a diabetes treatment for high glucose levels for centuries in places like India and China. This plant, part of the cucurbitaceae family, contains 32 active phytochemicals and has powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and hypoglycemic properties, making it beneficial for managing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
These properties have the potential to stabilize blood sugar, reduce body fat, support optimal metabolism, balance out hormones, regulate appetite, and reduce inflammation—all important factors in the treatment of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and warding off complications.
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosage for bitter melon supplements ranges from 1-3 grams per day.
Taking smaller doses several times throughout the day may reduce the likelihood of any unwanted side effects.
Bitter melon can also be eaten fresh or cooked, often available at Asian grocery stores or farmers markets.
Potential Side Effects
Side effects from bitter melon supplementation are uncommon but may include mild gastrointestinal distress like diarrhea and mild gut pains.
Pregnant women should not take bitter melon without consulting a doctor.
As bitter melon is a glucose-lowering agent, consult your doctor before use, especially if you are taking insulin or sulfonylureas, to avoid the risk of hypoglycemia.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Please be sure to consult your physician before taking this or any other product.