Bitter Melon 10% P.E.
Bitter Melon 10% P.E. is a dietary supplement made from the extract of bitter melon, a fruit in the gourd family that is linked to numerous health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and cholesterol levels. Bitter melon contains many nutrients that can be beneficial to health, including vitamins A and C, iron, and phenolic compounds. The extract is standardized to contain 10% of the active ingredients found in bitter melon.
Benefits of Bitter Melon 10% P.E.:
- Helps control blood sugar levels: Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels.
- May aid in diabetes treatment: Some studies suggest that bitter melon can aid in diabetes treatment by lowering blood sugar levels.
- May decrease cholesterol levels: Animal and human studies show that bitter melon extract may decrease cholesterol levels, which could help support heart health.
- May have cancer-fighting properties: Test-tube studies show that bitter melon may have cancer-fighting properties.
- May reduce fat deposition and weight gain: Bitter melon appears to reduce fat deposition, weight gain, and abnormally high blood fat levels.
There are no standard dosages for bitter melon as a medical treatment at this time. However, a clinical study conducted with prediabetic patients used 1 gram of bitter melon extract per day for 12 weeks.
Side effects of bitter melon are mostly dose-related and may include excessive lowering of blood glucose (hypoglycemia), abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastric ulcer, and rash when applied to the skin. Bitter melon might also change how some medications work and change how much medication stays in the body. It’s best to consult with a doctor before using bitter melon as a supplement.
Sources:
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-795/bitter-melon
- https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/bitter-melon-and-diabetes
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bitter-melon
- https://www.medicinenet.com/bitter_melon/article.htm
- https://www.medicinenet.com/benefits_side_effects_of_bitter_melon_bitter_gourd/article.htm
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10050654/