Himalaya Bitter Melon - Glycemic Control - 60 capsules

Glycemic Control The balance between the good things and bad things you eat is sometimes hard to keep steady. Bitter Melon is a natural fruit that can help steady your blood sugar levels, as it works to promote normal blood sugar levels in your body. Thus it is a reliable safety net when you need glycemic control. Bitter Melon is different than many other herbs in that it is often eaten as a dish. Thus it is proven safe to ingest. Bitter Melon is an unique fruit with good nutritional value, which is why Health Canada recommends it on their website as a way to “Treat Your Taste Buds” (Health Canada, Feb. 2008). Bitter Melon was studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Before beginning the trial, 40 subjects had various chemical parameters such as fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and glycosylated HG (Alc) measured. The subjects were separated into a placebo group and a Bitter Melon group. The results of the study show that the Bitter Melon group had positive indications such as it supporting Alc. At the same time there were no negative side effects reported. Key Benefits of Bitter Melon: • Helps achieve normal blood sugar levels - This is mainly achieved with charantin and momordicin compounds. The effectiveness is improved with other important compounds including vicine, peptides, and polypeptide-p (plant insulin). • Aids in keeping the level of triglycerides and cholesterol in the liver and blood within normal range. • Promotes normal function of the immune system.