Quick take
Bitter melon is listed at 200 mg and gives the formula its fruit component.
The plant story
Its plant name is Momordica charantia. The gourd has bumpy skin and a strong bitter taste, which explains the name.
What the label says
People cook it in curries, soups and stir-fries in many parts of the world. On the label it sits with the traditional plants behind the blood sugar balance idea.*
Teams up with
Bitter melon, gymnema sylvestre and banaba leaf form the plant trio that rounds out berberine.
Try this
In drops, there is no bitter bite to deal with, which is a plus for anyone who has tried the real gourd.
Next read
Look for the other food-based names in kitchen spices and garden plants.