Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Fruit Extract
Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon, is a fruit from the Cucurbitaceae family that is found in tropical areas throughout the world. It has been known as a ‘healing food’ in traditional circles. Bitter melon is exceptionally dense with micronutrients known for their hypoglycemic effects including charantin, cucurbutanoids, momordicin, oleanolic acids and insulin-like peptide (plant (p)-insulin), the latter being structurally similar to bovine insulin. Other micronutrients found in M. charantia include vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, iron, phosphorus and potassium17.
Studies have also examined its effects in regulating blood sugar, suggesting that the form and preparation of the bitter melon is important for optimizing therapeutic benefit. Fresh juice from the bitter melon rather than the dried fruit seems to result in a greater reduction in fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels. The effectiveness of bitter melon has been examined in both type I and type II diabetes.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Part used: Fruit of bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
- Solvent for extraction: Water
- Stored form: Yellow-brown fine powder
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Ingredient Benefits
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
Scientists have determined that the mechanisms of action responsible for regulating blood sugar include increasing glucose utilization by the liver, inhibiting gluconeogenesis (glucose production from non-carbohydrate sources) and improving glucose use in the body.
Exhibits anti-inflammatory properties
Bitter melon interacts with immune cells. The immune system responds to stimuli with an inflammatory process. Studies show that bitter melon extract acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
The phenolic compounds in bitter melon include gallic acid, caffeic acid and catechin. These compounds act as an antioxidant by reacting with free radicals in various ways such as hydrogen donation or transferring an electron to stabilize.
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