Bitter Melon 500mg by Terranova

Terranova Bitter Melon 500mg, Whole-Food Botanical Capsules

Terranova Bitter Melon 500mg is a single-botanical capsule built around Momordica charantia, better known as bitter melon or karela. It's a traditional botanical with a long history of culinary and herbal use across South Asia, the Caribbean and parts of Africa. Terranova present it the way they present everything, at a sensible dose, in a clean capsule, with their Magnifood botanical blend alongside it.

• Vegan
• 500mg
• Capsules
• Magnifood blend
• Clean-label

About bitter melon as a botanical

Bitter melon is one of those ingredients customers usually find their way to deliberately. People who've grown up cooking with karela know it well, and people researching traditional botanicals tend to bump into it pretty quickly. Terranova's job here is to deliver the plant in a tidy 500mg dose, without the fillers and bulkers you see in cheaper own-label versions.

We stock it because Terranova does single-botanical products properly. The dose is honest, the formulation is clean, and there's no label theatre claiming the capsule does things we can't stand behind. If you're using bitter melon as part of a broader daily routine, this is the version we'd hand you over the counter.

Who it's for

• Customers already familiar with bitter melon and looking for a clean capsule version
• People building a botanical routine and preferring Terranova's whole-food approach
• Vegans and vegetarians (plant-based capsule)
• Anyone who wants a single-ingredient botanical rather than a multi-blend

What's different about Terranova

Terranova built its reputation on Magnifood, a small intensified blend of complementary plant material that sits alongside the headline ingredient. The dose isn't maxed out for marketing reasons. The capsule isn't padded out with cheap fillers. That's a big part of why we stock the brand. If you want to see the full selection, the Terranova range covers their full single-botanical and complex formulas.

How to take it

Take one capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. One a day fits most routines. If you're using it as part of a wider stack, the Botanicals and Adaptogens collection is a sensible place to browse for complementary products.

A note on suitability

Bitter melon is a traditional botanical with a long history of use, but it isn't right for everyone. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication (particularly anything related to blood sugar), or under medical supervision, speak to your GP or pharmacist before adding it to your routine. We can help you choose between options on the shelf, but interactions with prescribed medication aren't something we're in a position to advise on. Always read the label.

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Safety and guidance

Food supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Keep out of reach of young children. Store in a cool, dry place. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or under medical supervision, consult your GP before use. Bitter melon should be used with care if you are taking medication for blood sugar - speak to your GP before use.

Browse the wider (mixed brands) range to compare options, or get in touch with our team if you'd like advice on what suits your routine.