Nature's Goodness Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is a fruit grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions known for its extremely bitter taste. The extract from bitter melon can help decrease the absorption of sugar in the digestive system. It contains bitter glycosides, such as sitosterol and stigmasterol, which aid in the absorption of glucose from the bloodstream. Additionally, the presence of zinc and polypeptide-p provides further benefits for normal carbohydrate metabolism. Also known by names such as bitter gourd, karela, and balsam pear, each capsule contains 500mg of bitter melon.