A three-month study involving 24 adults with diabetes showed taking 2,000mg of bitter melon daily decreased blood sugar and haemoglobin – a test used to measure blood sugar control over a three month duration.
Another study involving 40 people with diabetes found taking 2,000mg per day of bitter melon for four weeks led to a modest reduction in blood sugar levels.
The supplement also significantly decreased levels of fructosamine, which is another marker of long-term blood sugar control.
Bitter melon is believed to improve the way sugar is used in the tissues and promotes the secretion of insulin – the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.
