As a natural substance derived from bitter melon, bitter melon extract has a variety of effects and functions and is widely used in health care. The following is a detailed introduction about Bitter Melon Extract:
1. Basic Information
Chinese name: bitter melon extract
Latin name: Momordica Charantia Linn.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Product state: brown powder, bitter flavor
2. The main efficacy and function
Lowering blood sugar:
Bitter melon extract contains bitter melon, insulin-like peptides and alkaloids and other active ingredients, these ingredients can stimulate the release of insulin, impede the formation of glucose in the bloodstream, thereby effectively reducing blood glucose concentration, especially non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus has a significant therapeutic effect. Bitter melon extract is therefore known as “plant insulin”.
In clinical trials, bitter melon extract has been found to significantly increase glucose tolerance in diabetic patients, helping to improve the symptoms of diabetes.
Improve immune function:
Bitter melon extract can quickly activate the immune cells in the body and enhance resistance, thus strengthening the body.
Promotes insulin secretion:
Bitter melon extract contains insulin-like substances that can promote insulin secretion in the body, which helps maintain blood sugar balance.
Laxative:
Bitter melon extract contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis to achieve laxative effect, helping to prevent constipation.
Reduce swelling:
Bitter melon extract can accelerate the body’s metabolic function, promote the rapid metabolism of water in the body, so as to achieve the effect of swelling.
3. The use of attention
Although bitter melon extract has a variety of effects, excessive consumption may lead to diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, the principle of moderation should be followed when using.
People suffering from hypoglycemia or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus should avoid using bitter melon extract to avoid aggravating the condition.
People with cold spleen and stomach should not consume raw bitter melon or excessive consumption of bitter melon extract to avoid adverse reactions such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
4. Production process
The production process of bitter melon extract mainly includes slicing, decoction, concentration, spray drying and other steps. Through these steps, active ingredients can be extracted from bitter melon and made into a product form that is easy to store and use.
5. Application Fields
Bitter melon extract is widely used in the fields of medicine, health products and cosmetics. In the field of medicine, it is mainly used in the treatment of diabetes and other diseases; in the field of health care products, it is favored by consumers as a natural ingredient for lowering blood sugar and improving immunity; in the field of cosmetics, it is used in the research and development of anti-aging and skincare products because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.