Standardised bitter melon extract containing 10% charantin

Botanical: Momordica charantia
Sanskrit: Karela
Chinese: Kǔguā
German: Bittermelone, Bittergurke, Balsambirne, Balsamapfel, Bittere Springgurke
English: Chinese melon, bitter gourd

The bitter melon belongs to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Its fruits have been popular in many countries and especially in the Asiatic region for centuries. The plant owes its name to the bitter taste of the fruit.

Ingredients of bitter melon

The bitter melon fruit contains a blend of phytosterols (structural component of plants’ cell membranes, similar to the cholesterol in the cell membranes of animals), which is called charantin, as well as a certain protein, which structure is similar to insulin. Further ingredients include proteins, small amounts of alkaloids and saponins, calcium, carotene, riboflavin, vitamin A and vitamin C. The protein, mineral and carbohydrate content is high.

Active natural substance charantin

The bitter melon extract by Fairvital is standardised to a content of 10% charantin, which is equivalent to 150mg charantin per recommended daily intake (3 capsules).

Combination of bitter melon and chromium

This dietary supplement by Fairvital combines bitter melon extract and chromium. Chromium contributes to a normal macronutrient metabolism and to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

• chromium supports a normal blood sugar level
• is involved in the utilisation of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• vegetarian and vegan
• without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide
• standardised extract with 10% charantin