How to take bitter melon extract powder?

How to take bitter melon extract powder?

Bitter Melon Extract is a substance extracted from bitter melon, rich in bitter melon glycosides, bitter melon cerebrosides, 5-hydroxytryptamine, alkaloids, polysaccharides, hydrochloric acid and various amino acids. These ingredients give bitter melon extract a variety of physiological activities, such as hypoglycemic, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Bitter melon is a common melon vegetable, and bitter melon extract has attracted much attention due to its rich nutritional value and diverse health benefits. It is widely used in food, health products, medicine and beverages, especially in health foods that assist in lowering blood sugar, where it is one of the most common raw materials.

What are the effects of bitter melon extract?

Lowering blood sugar: Contains substances similar to insulin, which can promote insulin secretion and thus lower blood sugar levels. For example, bitter melon extract reduced blood sugar in experimental rabbits by 42% under a controlled dose of 50mg/kg.

Improving immune function: It can enhance the body's immunity, inhibit lymphocyte proliferation and macrophage and lymphocyte activity.

Lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation: Contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can accelerate gastrointestinal motility and has the effect of lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation.

Assisting weight loss: Specific extracts such as the patented sequenced 19 peptide (insumate) have the effect of increasing muscle and reducing fat, and can reduce the formation of body fat and total cholesterol.

Promoting insulin secretion: Contains substances similar to insulin, which can usually promote insulin secretion in the body.

Regulating blood lipids and blood sugar: It can reduce insulin resistance, not only can it lower blood sugar, but also has the effect of improving fat metabolism, can reduce plasma total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

What is the anti-inflammatory mechanism of bitter melon extract?

Inhibit the production of inflammatory factors

Bitter melon extract can inhibit the production of inflammatory factors, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukins (IL-1β, IL-6), etc., thereby reducing the inflammatory response.

Reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory molecules

Bitter melon extract can reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory molecules, such as nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), which play a key role in the inflammatory process.

Antioxidant

Bitter melon is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which can scavenge free radicals in the body and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to cells, thereby exerting an anti-inflammatory effect.

Regulate immune signaling pathways

Bitter melon extract can regulate immune signaling pathways, such as inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway, reducing the synthesis and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing inflammatory responses.

Application of bitter melon extract in food

hypoglycemic foods

Ingredients such as bitter melon glycosides in the extract have significant hypoglycemic effects and are therefore widely used in hypoglycemic health foods. These products usually come in the form of capsules, tablets, oral liquids, etc., and are suitable for diabetics and people who need to control blood sugar. It combines the nutritional content of other ingredients to provide consumers with more diversified healthy choices.

Functional drinks

It can also be added to functional beverages to provide nutritional support for athletes or people who need extra energy support. These drinks are often rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as containing the bioactive components of bitter melon extract, which help enhance body function and immunity.

Food additives

It can be used as a food additive to adjust the taste and flavor of food. For example, in baked goods, it can be used as a natural sweetener or flavoring agent to add a unique taste and flavor to the food. At the same time, its antioxidant and antibacterial properties also help extend the shelf life of food.

Other food applications

In addition to the above applications, it can also be used to make yogurt, composite tablets, beverages and other foods. These foods not only have the health benefits of bitter melon extract, but also combine the nutrients of other ingredients to provide consumers with more diversified healthy choices.

Advantages of bitter melon extract in food

Natural and healthy

Derived from natural plants, it does not contain any chemical additives, so it has the characteristics of natural health. This makes it safer and more reliable in food applications.

Versatility

It has a variety of biological activities and can be applied to different types of food to meet the health needs of different consumers.

Easy to absorb

The nutrients contained are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body, so it can more effectively exert its health effects in food.

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