Charantin

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Overview

Charantin is a type of dietary protein found in bitter melon.

 

Health Benefits of Charantin

Metabolism

 Charantin may be beneficial for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus due to its ability to lower Blood Sugar levels.  [1]

 

Sources of Charantin

Vegetables

 Charantin is a constituent of unripened Bitter Melon.

Suplement

 Some Bitter Melon products are standardized to contain 0.5% Charantin

 2.5 mg Charantin per 500 mg capsule.

 

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