Bitter Melon, has through anecdotal evidence been shown to:

1. Reduce blood sugar levels: Bitter Melon interferes with glucose absorption from the intestine and prevents adrenal hormones from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, both of which directly reduce blood sugar levels.

2. Eliminate insulin resistance: Bitter Melon repairs cell receptors to better recognize insulin, which virtually eliminates insulin resistance. Most medical sources agree that insulin resistance is the root cause of Type 2 diabetes. Cells are now much more successful at metabolizing glucose which further normalizes blood sugar levels.

3. Normalize insulin production: Bitter Melon stimulates the increased production of an organic compound that is naturally produced by the body. If the animal is Type 2, it is easily converted to insulin, which helps normalize and relieve stress on the pancreas, allowing it to heal. If the animal is Type 1, this conversion is not possible due to destroyed beta cells. Instead, this organic compound remains and functions just like insulin as a natural alternative.

4. Bitter Melon: Noted for its regulative abilities and to improve glucose tolerance, Bitter Melon is recommended by Dept. of Health in the Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for diabetes management.

5. Feeding Instructions: Feed dogs weighing under 50lbs 1 capsule daily. Dogs weighing 50-100 lbs. – 2 capsules daily. Feed dogs weighing greater than 100lbs 3 capsules daily.

6. Guaranteed Analysis: Each capsule has a minimum net weight of 400mg of Bitter Melon. 

7. Ingredients: 100% Organic Bitter Melon

Authored by Dr. Randy Frennier, PhD, PAS, exclusively for Nature’s Farmacy Inc. 

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