Origin: Extracted from bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
Also Known As:
Momordica charantia
Bitter apple
Bitter gourd
Bitter squash
Balsam-pear
Overview: Currently there is no standard dose for bitter melon but health supplements often come in 500 mg capsules. It comes from bitter melon, a plant native to Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and Est Africa. It contains several nutrients that are beneficial to the health including vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2, B3, and B; minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron; as well as antioxidants such as phenols and flavonoids.
Common Dosage: 500 mg
