Bitter Melon Extract—— Balanced Blood Sugar & Metabolic Vitality

Latin Name: Momordica charantia L.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Part of the Plant Used: Fruit

Active Ingredients:
Phytoinsulin
Triterpenes
Elaterin
Charantin
Amino acids & Vitamins

Product Specification
20% Total Saponins /25:1
Different specs of Bitter Melon Extracts available

Product Introduction

Momordica charantia, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is commonly referred to as bitter melon. This tropical plant produces edible immature fruits characterized by their distinctive bitter flavor. Indigenous to Asia's tropical regions, it has become naturalized across subtropical and warm temperate zones worldwide.

Derived from Momordica charantia, a tropical vine in the Cucurbitaceae family, bitter melon extract is obtained from the fruit’s bioactive-rich flesh, seeds, and leaves. The extract is standardized to contain key active compounds, including charantin, momordicosides, polypeptide-p, and antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids. Available in powder, liquid, or capsule forms, it retains the plant’s natural bitterness while offering concentrated therapeutic benefits.

Nutritionally, bitter melon is rich in vitamins B and C, along with minerals such as calcium and iron. Its medicinal properties have been recognized for centuries, notably by Li Shizhen, a renowned Ming Dynasty pharmacologist, who documented its traditional uses for "clearing pathogenic heat, reducing fatigue, enhancing mental clarity, improving vision, and invigorating vital energy (qi) and yang essence."

Modern research has validated several therapeutic applications of bitter melon. Clinical studies indicate its significant hypoglycemic effects, demonstrating therapeutic potential for diabetes management. Furthermore, preliminary investigations suggest bioactive compounds in the plant may exhibit antiviral and anticancer properties, though additional clinical trials are required to substantiate these effects.

Key Benefits

1. Blood Sugar Management:

   • Clinically proven to reduce fasting glucose levels by 12-15% (human trials, 8-week study).

   • Enhances insulin sensitivity via activation of AMPK pathways.

2. Metabolic Support:

   • Promotes healthy weight management by inhibiting adipogenesis (fat cell formation).

   • Supports lipid metabolism: Reduces LDL cholesterol by 18% in preclinical models.

3. Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory:

   • High ORAC value (≥30,000 µmol TE/g) combats oxidative stress linked to diabetes complications.

   • Inhibits NF-κB signaling, reducing systemic inflammation.

4. Skin & Digestive Health:

   • Topical use improves acne-prone skin by regulating sebum production.

   • Stimulates digestive enzymes for gut health optimization.

Applications

1. Nutraceuticals:

   • Blood sugar support capsules, diabetic-friendly multivitamins.

   • Metabolic syndrome formulas combined with chromium or alpha-lipoic acid.

2. Functional Foods & Beverages:

   • Sugar-balancing teas, low-glycemic snack bars, and meal replacement shakes.

   • Fermented probiotic drinks for gut-metabolism axis support.

3. Cosmeceuticals:

   • Anti-acne serums, pore-refining toners, and anti-glycation skincare lines.

   • Scalp care products targeting dandruff and excess oil.

4. Pharmaceutical Adjuvants:

   • Complementary therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes management.

   • Liver detox formulations due to its hepatoprotective properties.