Bitter Melon Complex
by Esmond Natural · capsule · 60 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 41399 78171 4
- DSLD label 230901
- Serving 1 capsule
- 60 servings
Bitter Melon Complex by Esmond Natural lists 19 ingredients, 3 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 50 mcg of iodine and less than 0.75 mg of manganese; 16 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.
What is in Bitter Melon Complex?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 100% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg. |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 50 mcg | 33% | 81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | less than 0.75 mg | 38% | |
| Proprietary Blend | 528 mg | ||
| Fenugreek | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Juniper | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea leaf extractas Catechins, EGCG, PolyphenolsGreen Tea leaf extract (Form: 50% Polyphenols, 30% Catechins, 15% EGCG) PlantPart: leaf | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Licorice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mullein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry fruit extractBilberry fruit extract PlantPart: fruit Note: 4:1 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Goldenseal | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Schizandra | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Guar Gum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Horseradish | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Uva ursi leaf extractUva ursi leaf extract PlantPart: leaf Species: uva ursi Note: 4:1 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cayenne Pepper | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glycine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| GABA | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230901 (entered July 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 16 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Bitter Melon Complex's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Sugar Control CapsulesEsmond Natural 18 shared, 83% alike
- Sugar Control HighCrystal Star 14 shared, 52% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule three times daily, preferably after a meal.
- Warnings
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Tamper resistant: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Warning: If you are taking any medications or planning any medical procedure, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Storage
- Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 230901.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality You Can Trust since 1994 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice.
How many labels does Bitter Melon Complex have?
One label is on file, entered on July 23, 2020.
- Label 230901 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC 6 41399 78171 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Esmond Natural, Inc. (manufacturer), Irwindale, CA. All Esmond Natural products.