LifeSource Vitamins Bitter Melon — 500 mg Extract, 90 Vegetarian Capsules — Supports Healthy Blood Sugar & Metabolic Balance*
LifeSource Vitamins Bitter Melon Extract is standardized to 5% charantin, the key bioactive compound studied for its role in supporting normal blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) has been used traditionally across Asia and globally as a nutritional support for glucose balance. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested
for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Blood sugar reduction* — **Bitter melon extract** supplementation reduced fasting blood glucose in type 2 diabetes patients.
(NIH/PubMed — Tseng Y, 2020)
• HbA1c improvements* — RCTs reported reductions in HbA1c with bitter melon intake.
(NIH/PubMed — Cortez-Navarrete F, 2022)
• Insulin sensitivity* — Clinical trials showed enhanced insulin response and improved glucose tolerance.
(NIH/PubMed — John CM, 2020)
• Glucose tolerance* — Bitter melon extract improved oral glucose tolerance in adults with metabolic risk.
(NIH/PubMed — Lin S, 2020)
• Traditional antidiabetic use* — Large randomized trial in the Philippines showed fasting glucose reductions with bitter melon capsules.
(NIH/PubMed — Dans AM, 2007)
• Meta-analyses* — Systematic reviews confirm glucose-lowering effects of bitter melon, though heterogeneity exists.
(NIH/PubMed — Ooi CP, 2015)
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
• Weight management* — Bitter melon may support modest weight reduction in overweight adults.
(NIH/PubMed — Chen Q, 2014)
• Lipid profile* — Improvements in cholesterol and triglycerides observed in clinical supplementation.
(NIH/PubMed — Fuangchan A, 2011)
• Antioxidant activity* — Trials suggest bitter melon increases antioxidant enzyme levels.
(NIH/PubMed — Zhang Y, 2020)
• Prediabetes support* — Bitter melon showed glucose-lowering potential in adults with impaired fasting glucose.
(NIH/PubMed — Lim S, 2018)
University / Academic Context*
• Bioactive compounds* — Charantin, vicine, and polypeptide-p studied for insulin-like effects.
(NIH/PMC — Joseph B, 2013)
• Mechanisms* — Bitter melon’s triterpenoids and peptides may activate AMPK pathways for glucose regulation.
(NIH/PubMed — Raman A, 2017)
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews*
• Review of efficacy & safety* — Comprehensive PubMed review of bitter melon in metabolic health.
(NIH/PubMed — Basch E, 2003)
• Nutraceutical review* — Open-access PMC review on bitter melon’s metabolic and antioxidant effects.
(NIH/PMC — Sur S, 2020)
• Anti-inflammatory & metabolic effects* — PMC review highlights bitter melon’s anti-inflammatory and glucose regulation properties.
(NIH/PMC — Dandawate P, 2016)
We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Tufts, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Clinically studied for **blood sugar balance***
• Helps support healthy **insulin sensitivity***
• Standardized to **5% charantin** for consistency*
• Backed by **traditional and modern clinical use***
• Includes protective **antioxidant properties***
3rd-party tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 1 Vegetarian Capsule
• Servings Per Container — 90
• Bitter Melon Extract (Momordica charantia, fruit) — 500 mg (standardized to 5% charantin)
• Form — Vegetarian Capsules
• Other Ingredients — Hypromellose (capsule), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica
• Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free, no artificial colors, preservatives, or synthetic chemicals*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*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.
Bitter Melon Extract 500 mg — supports healthy blood sugar, HbA1c balance, insulin sensitivity & antioxidant defense; 90 veg caps, Non-GMO, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
