Longevity

Bitter melon increases UCP1 expression in the white adipose tissue (WAT), thereby supports energy homeostasis and balance (9).
Bitter melon increases expression of genes related to mitochondria biogenesis, thereby supporting, greater energy efficiency and function (10).
In Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. It is traditionally used in alternative system of medicines as one of the remedy for its anti-diabetic, laxative, anti-ulcer, anti-helminthic and anti-malarial activities (11).

Blood Sugar

Bitter melon holds hypoglycemic perspectives owing to different modes of actions, i.e. repairing damaged β-cells, increased insulin levels & its sensitivity, inhibiting the absorption of glucose by inhibiting glucosidase, and also suppresses the activity of disaccharides (5).
Bitter melon has a modest hypoglycemic effect and significantly reduces fructosamine levels from baseline among patients with type 2 diabetes. However, the hypoglycemic effect of bitter melon was less than metformin 1,000 mg/day, although this is still very promising (6).
Bitter melon is one of the most commonly used vegetable that contains polypeptide-p and is used to control diabetes naturally. Polypeptide-p or p-insulin is an insulin-like hypoglycemic protein, shown to lower blood glucose levels (7).
Bitter melon supplementation appears to have benefits in lowering elevated fasting plasma glucose in prediabetes, thereby improving blood sugar control (8).

Body Composition

Bitter melon demonstrates a beneficial role in obesity and related complications in metabolic syndrome, via modulating fat and sugar metabolism (1).
Bitter melon can modulate fat metabolizing kinases such as AMPKs, genes, and nuclear factors like PPARs, LXRs, and PGC-1α, in liver and skeletal muscle and affected adipocyte differentiation, suggesting an antidiabetic effect (2).
In rats body weight and the high level of fasting blood glucose has been improved by the administration of BM extracts about (3).
Bitter melon contains PPARα and PPARγ activators, that facilitate lipid metabolism, reduce blood lipids, and cause anti-inflammatory activity. This subsequently reduces fat accumulation, resulting in weight-loss effect (4).

Dosage

Take 1 capsule, with a high calorie meal.

Serving

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Dosing strategy:

Bitter melon works best when used long term, as it can take time to modulate various enzymes and hormones responsible for excellent health.

Ideal for:

Athletes, Blood sugar control, anyone with a family history of diabetes.

Quality

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Efficacy

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Safety

All products listed on the BYB website follow screening before listing, to ensure there’s a history of long-term usage without adverse effects. Many products fall under the FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) guidelines.

Medication interactions and allergies

Please consult your healthcare professional before making any changes to your lifestyle or regime.

For further information on contraindications and allergies, please visit the vendors website.

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Bitter melon allows me to eat a high carbohydrate diet, without seeing dramatic changes in my blood sugar and insulin levels. In addition, it gives me greater energy levels in the gym and wicked blood sugar

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