Bitter melon extract: The extract taken from this fruit is native to the tropics and southeast Asia, China, Africa and the Caribbean.

It is not very appetizing to look at it's warty, oblong shape but the fruit will sweeten when ripe. According to the area where the fruit grows, it's appearance changes dramatically.  It is used in stir-fry of the Chinese as well as drank as a tea.  The bitter melon contains Eleostearic acied, (which prevents "angiogenisis" which is found in the growth of cancer.

Studies have found thaqt this extract stimulates digestion, beneficial for those with slow digestions and constipation. Care must be taken for these conditions as it has shown to create "heartburn and ulcers".

Traditionally the Asians and the people living in Panama used it for treating malaria.  In Panama, the leaves are brewed in hot water to create a tea for  treating malaria and diabetes.

There have been laboratory testing that reveals  some compounds found in bitter-melon are effective for treating HIV infection.  No conclusive studies can make that claim to date.  Some clinical studies have shown some improvement in immune cell function for people diagnosed with cancer, but reserve claims for this as more conclusive studies need to be done.

It has the capability of regulating metabolism and decreasing the uptake of glucose, which are the processes which are non functioning in diabetics.

Adverse side effects: If taking with other diabetic medications, please monitor your blood sugar levels closely as there is a risk of blood sugar levels dropping below normal.