Bitter Melon 500 mg®

Botanicals with Nutrients

Brand: Planetary Herbals

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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 21078 10741 5

Product Version

PF0741 REV C135

Label Analysis

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2Active Ingredients

2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calcium45 mg5%
Bitter Melon Fruit Extract1 Gram(s)—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinDibasic Calcium PhosphateSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Caution: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription drugs, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Glucose balance support

General Statements: All Other Content

Approved by Michael Tierra L.Ac, O.M.D

General Statements: All Other Content

Throughout the tropics, this bitter fruit is renowned for its health benefits. Long a mainstay of traditional Chinese herbalism and Ayurveda, modern studies show that bitter melon helps support healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range and promotes healthy glucose metabolism.

General: Product/Version Code

PF0741 REV C135

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Planetary Herbals, LLC

P.O. Box 1760, Soquel, CA, 95073

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Research & Studies

  • Herbal Drugs with Anti-Diabetic Potential.

    W Smily, JS Dua, DN Prasad - Journal of Drug …, 2021 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org

    … charantia (bitter melon). In a 30-minute oral sucrose tolerance test, administration of … that bitter melon reduces postprandial hyperglycemia via inhibiting glycosidase activity.…

    20218 citations
  • Glycemic benefits of a bitter melon-based multi-herbal extract supplement in adults predisposed to metabolic syndrome

    C Phosat, A Chuenchom, P Yaempannarai… - Functional Foods in …, 2026 - mail.ffhdj.com

    … Reductions in weight have been observed with bitter melon extract doses of 2,000-4,500 mg, which are 20-30 times higher than those in the present study, potentially explaining the …

    20261 citations
  • Phytochemicals as nutraceuticals: a review

    JS Dhumal, AK Thikekar, AB Kumbhar… - J Neonatal …, 2025 - researchgate.net

    … to natural polyphenols, which are found among others in honey propolis and various medicinal plants and fruits such as bitter melon (Momordica charantia) or the wild Himalayan pear …

    20251 citations
  • The healing power of rainforest herbs: a guide to understanding and using herbal medicinals

    L Taylor - 2017 - books.google.com

    … the most powerful and bioactively diverse natural phenomenon on the planet. It has been described as the "lungs of our planet" because it provides the essential service of continuously …

    2017498 citations
  • The effectiveness and safety of bitter melon in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review of randomized controlled trials

    OA Jane-Frances, TF Chichaya - Integrative and …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com

    … Bitter melon (BM) is one of the extensively used THMs for managing T2DM. However, there is lack of synthesised evidence on its effectiveness and safety. This paper aimed to …

    20231 citations
  • A Comprehensive Review On Herbal Plants Showing Anti-Diabetic Activity

    G Gawade - 2022 - academia.edu

    … In addition, in the oral sucrose tolerance test, plasma insulin levels were lower than in controls 30 minutes after MF administration, suggesting that bitter melon reduced postprandial …

    2022

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2017-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 76173. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.