Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Supports healthy metabolism*
- Supports healthy metabolism as part of a balanced diet*
- Supports an active, healthy lifestyle*
- A natural source of potassium, vitamins and minerals
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Ingredients
1 herb
Bitter melonFruitPlant-based capsule. No fillers or binders.
How to take
Food to avoid
6 items
Very spicy food
Fried food
Sour pickles and vinegar
Too much coffee
Alcohol
Red meat
Avoid eating late or skipping meals.
General Ayurvedic guidance for Pitta balance. You don’t need to cut everything at once; start with the first few.
Storage
- Cool, dry place below 77°F (25°C)
- Lid on tight; leave any moisture pack inside
- Away from sunlight
- Not in the fridge: cold bottles collect moisture
Precautions
Shipping & returns
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Healthy blood sugar · Single herb
Bitter melon, without the bitter taste*
Concentrated bitter melon in a capsule, so you get the benefit of karela without the taste.*
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian capsule
- No fillers or binders
- 1herb, nothing blended in
- 880 mgextract per capsule
- 2.47 gwhole-herb equivalent
- 0fillers, binders or coatings
What it supports
Supports metabolism alongside balanced meals.
A source of potassium, vitamins and minerals.
A bitter, light herb in Ayurveda.
Meet the herb
Meet the herb: Bitter melon
Bitter gourd is cooked across India. Ayurveda uses it to support healthy glucose metabolism.*
- Botanical name
- Momordica charantia
- Part used
- Fruit
- Also called
- Karela
- Grows
- Gardens across India
A day with Bitter Melon
- Before breakfast1 capsule with water
- Before dinnerA second capsule
- After mealsA short walk
Follow the amount on the pack, or your practitioner’s advice.
The traditional way, made simple
How Bitter Melon compares with juicing bitter melon.
| Bitter Melon | Juicing bitter melon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time each day | A few seconds | 20 to 30 minutes of simmering |
| Taste | None. It's a capsule | Often bitter |
| Amount | 880 mg in every capsule | Hard to measure at home |
| On the go | Fits in a bag or pocket | Needs a stove and a pot |
| Herbs | Just bitter melon | Find and dry it yourself |
Your first 8 weeks
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Bitter Melon key facts
Ingredients, dose, price, shipping
| What it is | Single herb · Capsules |
|---|---|
| What it supports |
|
| Health goal | Healthy blood sugar |
| Key ingredients | Bitter melon (fruit) |
| Botanical name | Momordica charantia |
| Strength and size | 880 mg extract per capsule · 2.47 g whole-herb equivalent · 60 capsules · 5% bitters |
| Traditional dosha | Pitta, Kapha |
| Diet and quality | Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Vegetarian capsule · No fillers or binders |
| Price | $15.95 · Subscribe & save 10% |
| Shipping | Ships from the USA · Free US shipping on orders over $50 |
| Safety | If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice. |
Bitter Melon: frequently asked questions
4 questions
How do I take Bitter Melon?
Adults: take 1 capsule two or three times a day with water or warm water, at least 1 hour before or after meals. Adjust to suit your body, or follow your practitioner’s advice.
When will I notice a difference?
Ayurvedic herbs work gradually. Most people take it daily for 6 to 8 weeks before judging. Results vary.*
Can I take it with other herbs?
Many people do, but some herbs overlap. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Bitter Melon with other supplements or medication.
Who should not take it?
If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
