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3Medicinal

Bitter melon

Also sold as Momordica charantia, karela

Glucose-lowering; stacks dangerously with diabetes medication.

TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 3Take as a defined course

Evidence strength

30/100Weak
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: glucose lowering; evidence quality is poor.

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How long to take it

Short courses. Evidence for sustained benefit is thin.

Who it's actually for

People managing blood sugar — but the interaction risk is real.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; seeds and high doses are best avoided
The seeds contain vicine, which can trigger haemolysis in people with G6PD deficiency. Avoid in pregnancy.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Never in pregnancy; it has traditional use as an abortifacient.
  • Additive with diabetes medication — hypoglycaemia is the risk.