> Supplement Index > Bitter Melon / Momordica charantia / Ampalaya / Amargozo > Bitter Melon General Information Bitter Melon Uses & Scientific Evidence For Bitter Melon Dosage Information Bitter Melon Safety & Interaction Information Buy Bitter Melon Supplements & Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bitter Melon General Information Bitter Melon grows in the tropical parts of Asia, East Africa, and South America. For centuries it was an Asian folk remedy for treating diabetes. The Philippines called it Ampalaya or Amargozo, and even though it is an ugly bitter-tasting vegetable, it is rich in iron and vitamins A and C. According to Philippine folk medicine, the more bitter the taste, the more medicinal value it has. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bitter Melon Uses & Scientific Evidence For It has been suggested that Bitter Melon has anti-tumor and antiviral actions. MAP 30 is a protein found in Bitter Melon that is believed to have multiple functions that could be beneficial in treating HIV infection. Two proteins in the seeds of the Bitter Melon appear to be able to modulate the activity of lymphocytes which could suppress macrophage activity; but are not cyto-toxic. There are no studies to support this claim. There have been research studies that suggest Bitter Melon may lower blood sugar by increasing the activity of enzymes in your body that convert sugar into glycogen, which can be stored in your liver and used later for energy. Asian researchers have published studies regarding Bitter Melon’s effectiveness in lowering blood sugar. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bitter Melon Dosage Information The recommended dosage is one small, unripe, raw melon or about 50 ml of fresh juice, each taken in 2 or 3 doses over the course of the day. Because Bitter Melon’s taste is so bitter, herbalists recommend you hold your nose and take a 2 oz shot. A tincture formulation may be easier to swallow. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bitter Melon Safety & Interaction Information Exceeding recommended dosages of Bitter Melon may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, or fever. If you are hypoglycemic (low blood sugar), on medication for diabetes, or pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before using. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Bitter Melon Supplements & Products Below

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