What is Momordica Charantia or Bitter Cucumber?
Momordica Charantia, known as Bitter Cucumber or “Bitter melon“, is a tropical climbing plant with large leaves and yellow flowers, long and cylindrical fruits, with a bitter taste, native to Southeast Asia.
Momordica fruits are traditionally used in Asian cuisine, especially in India, China and Thailand, for their medicinal properties.
These fruits are believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypoglycemic , and antitumor benefits, and compounds in the Momordica plant can be used to treat diabetes, digestive problems, heart disease, and other conditions.
In addition, Momordica capsules are popular in alternative medicine as a remedy for various conditions.
What are saponins?
The part of the Momordica plant that brings the most benefits to the body is the fruit, since this is where the highest concentration of saponins is found.
Saponins, also selectively called triterpene glycosides/bitter principles or substances, are compounds
bitter-tasting bioactives that act like insulin, helping to reduce blood sugar levels, favoring the maintenance of serum glucose concentration within normal limits; maintains blood sugar at a normal level; is used as an adjuvant in diabetes mellitus.
Once in the digestive system, the toxicity of saponins is deactivated and only in the case of very large ingestion of these substances can side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or other symptoms, including irritation of the oral mucosa, occur.
What are the benefits of Momordica Extract Bitter Cucumber?
Bitter Cucumber Extract or Momordica has a number of health benefits, including:
- Reducing blood sugar levels: Bitter cucumber contains compounds called polypeptides, which can help reduce blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin production.
- Improving digestion: Momordica capsules can help improve digestion and reduce symptoms associated with indigestion.
- Lowering blood pressure: Bitter cucumber contains compounds called charantin and momordicin, which can help reduce blood pressure.
- Immune System Boosting: Consuming bitter gourd can help boost the immune system due to its antioxidant content.
- Improving Skin Health: Momordica can help improve skin health due to its vitamin and antioxidant content.
- Reducing Inflammation: Bitter gourd extract can help reduce inflammation due to its content of compounds called cucurbitacins.
How Long to Take Momordica?
The recommended duration of taking Momordica Charantia (Bitter Gourd) capsules may vary depending on the reason for use and the person’s overall health.
Most clinical studies have used standardized extracts of Bitter Cucumber for approximately 4 weeks, up to 3 months.
There are a considerable number of clinical and preclinical studies that have investigated the therapeutic properties of Momordica.
These studies have mainly focused on its potential to reduce blood sugar levels and improve cardiovascular health.
In terms of diabetes, several clinical studies have found Momordica effective in reducing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
There have also been other studies that have examined the potential benefits of Bitter Cucumber in the treatment of other conditions, such as gastrointestinal disorders, heart disease, and kidney disease.
What are the contraindications of Momordica?
Momordica bitter cucumber extract – may have some contraindications and precautionsand in certain situations. Here are some of them:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Bitter Cucumber, as it may affect fetal development or be excreted in breast milk.
- Hypoglycemia: Bitter Cucumber extract may lower blood sugar levels, which can be problematic for people taking diabetes medication or who already have low blood sugar. Using Momordica in these cases can lead to hypoglycemia, a condition that can be dangerous to your health.
- Allergies: If you are allergic to plants in the cucurbitaceae family, such as pumpkin or melon, you may have an allergic reaction to Momordica.
- Drug Interactions: Bitter gourd may interact with certain medications, such as diabetes medications and blood thinners. It is important to talk to your doctor about Momordica charantia if you are taking any medications.
- Gastrointestinal Problems: Momordica may cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or other gastrointestinal problems in some people. If you have existing gastrointestinal problems, you should avoid Bitter Cucumber or use it with caution.
Momordica Benefits:
- Supports the balance of blood glucose metabolism;
- Helps lower blood sugar levels;
- Contributes to increasing the body’s ability to use glucose absorbed into the blood;
- Contributes to stimulating insulin production;
- Helps lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol;
- Maintains healthy digestion;
- Has an antioxidant effect;
- Eliminates toxins from the body and supports cellular metabolism;
- Helps stimulate the immune system.
- Contributes to improving skin health;
- Helps to rapidly metabolize fats in the body and lose weight.
Indicated for:
It is recommended as an adjuvant in hyperglycemia, type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, complications of diabetes mellitus (diabetic retinopathy, diabetic arteritis, diabetic polyneuropathy), dyslipidemia (hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, obesity).
Administration
Adults: 1 vegetable capsule per day, after main meals. A maximum of 2 capsules per day is administered.
A bottle of 30 vegetable capsules is sufficient for 30 days.
Duration of administration
The treatment lasts 30 days, followed by a 10-day break, after which it can be resumed.
Precautions
Do not administer to people with low blood sugar levels, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or people with sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
People with diabetes who are administered the product should consult their doctor as it is possible to adjust insulin treatment to eliminate the risk of hypoglycemia.
Product association:
- Improving digestion: Colonox Colon Detox®, Herbolax®, +4 Digest, Probiotic complex.
- Lowering blood pressure: Mega Omega 3, CardioTonic® New Formula, Garlic Oil, Colonox Colon Detox®, Herbolax®, +4 Digest, Probiotic complex.
- Scaderea tensiunii arteriale: Mega Omega 3, CardioTonic® Formula noua, Ulei de Usturoi, Venotonic®.
- Stimulation of the immune system: Vitamin D3 2000, Vitamin D3 4000.
- Improving skin health: Super Beauty®, Collasel® Beauty, Hyaluronic Acid 200 mg, Collagen+.
- Reducing inflammation: Boswellia Frankincense capsules, Boswellia Sacra essential oil, Boswellia Serrata essential oil.
- Weight loss: Renox Renal Detox®,+5 Slim, Limfanox Drainage Detox®, Colonox Colon Detox®.
Composition
Active ingredients/vegetable capsule:
| Bitter Cucumber (Momordica charantia) Fruit Extract | 500 mg |
|---|---|
| Standardized to min. 5% saponins | 25 mg |
Does NOT contain: synthetic substances, dyes, artificial flavors, preservatives, sugar, sodium, gluten/wheat, shellfish/fish, eggs, peanuts/nuts, lactose.
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