Product Fact Sheet

Bitter Melon Complex

A unique formulation with a blend of 6 herbs including baker’s yeast, fenugreek extract, bitter melon extract,gymnema extract, olive leaf extract and mistletoe extract which acts synergistically to support healthy blood glucose levels.

It is also effective for correcting blood lipid profile abnormalities caused by diabetes. It is an ideal dietary supplement for diabetic, pre-diabetic and syndrome-X (insulin resistance syndrome) patients.

Each vegetable capsule (500mg) contains:

Baker’s Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)	25mg
Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum, semen	40mg
Bitter Melon Extract (Momordica charantia, fructus)	65mg
Gymnema sylvestre Extract (folium)	65mg
Olive Leaf Extract (Olea europaea, folium)	65mg
Mistletoe Extract (Viscum album, folium)	65mg

Baker’s Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

25mg

Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum, semen

40mg

Bitter Melon Extract (Momordica charantia, fructus)

65mg

Gymnema sylvestre Extract (folium)

65mg

Olive Leaf Extract (Olea europaea, folium)

65mg

Mistletoe Extract (Viscum album, folium)

65mg

Directions:

Adults – Take 1-2 vegetable capsules, twice daily, after meals or as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Why Choose VitaHealth Bitter Melon Complex?

Natural ingredients
Suitable for long-term consumption
Vegan-friendly
Available in easy-to-swallow capsules
6-in-1 formula – Blend of 6 ingredients that work synergistically to improve blood glucose levels
The only blood management product which contains Baker’s Yeast
Improves cardiovascular health – Maintains healthy serum lipid profile (lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels) and lowers blood pressure (acts as a vasodilator and improve blood flow)
Antioxidant benefits – Protects against complications that arise from oxidative stress due to diabetes
Halal-certified

Benefits

Baker’s Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

The richest source of β-glucan (soluble fiber)
Regulates blood sugar levels
Improves serum lipoprotein profile (lowers total and LDL cholesterol levels)
Possesses antioxidant properties
Helps prevent colon cancer
Helps reduce constipation
Enhances immune system

Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Stimulates insulin production
Regulates blood sugar levels
Modulates glucose metabolism
Improves serum lipid profile
Possesses antioxidant properties
Aids in digestion

Bitter Melon Extract (Momordica charantia)

Increases production of pancreatic beta cells, which is responsible for insulin production
Lowers blood glucose levels
Contains a mixture of compounds (e.g. charantin) that gives insulin-like effects
Regulates sugar (carbohydrate) metabolism
Improves serum lipid profile
Possesses antioxidant properties
Helps in treating indigestion and to improve appetite

Gymnema Extract (Gymnema sylvestre R.Br.)

Regenerates pancreatic beta cells
Increases secretion of insulin
Lowers blood glucose levels
Regulates sugar (carbohydrate) metabolism
Inhibits sweet taste sensation (lowers intake of sweet foods)
Improves serum lipid profile
Reduces risks of obesity

Olive Leaf Extract (Olea europaea)

Lowers blood glucose levels
Lowers blood pressure
Possesses antioxidant properties
Relieves inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis)
Enhances the immune system and prevents infection by microorganisms
Enhances energy production

Misletoe Extract (Viscum album)

Lowers blood glucose levels
Stimulates the immune system
Lowers blood pressure

Target Customers

Individuals who have a sweet tooth
Individuals who have family history of diabetes
Individuals who wish to maintain healthy blood sugar levels

References :

Ansari R, Ansari S. Effectiveness of fenugreek for lowering hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with self-management of type 2 diabetes (2011): a randomized, controlled trial. In: Croniger C, editor. Medical Complications of Type 2 Diabetes. Croatia: InTech. pp. 393–412.
Ghosian Moghaddam M, Masomi Y, Razavian M. (2013) The effect of oral consumption of olive leaves on serum glucose level and lipid profile of diabetic rats. J Basic Clin Pathophysiol; 1: 39–44.
Grant AP, McMullen JK. (1982) The effect of brewers yeast containing glucose tolerance factor on the response to treatment in type 2 diabetics. A short controlled study. Ulster Med J; 51:110–4
Persaud SJ, Al-Majed H, Raman A, Jones PM. (1999) Gymnema sylvestre stimulates insulin release in vitro by increased membrane permeability. J Endocrinol; 163: 207-212.
Ravanshad SH, Khosraviboroujeni H, Sovayed M. (2005) The effect of brewer’s yeast on blood sugar and lipid profile in dislipdemic type 2 diabetes. Mazandaran Med Sci Uni J; 35:42–7.