Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bitter melon is on the rise. It's long been a staple in Asian, African and Caribbean kitchens, either cooked or eaten raw. But now ...

For EatingWell, registered dietitian Isabel Vasquez revealed the five supplements you shouldn't take if you have metabolic syndrome -- chromium, niacin, green tea, bitter melon, and milk thistle.

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), or bitter gourd, may offer benefits for inflammation, blood sugar control, and weight management. Bitter melon is a vine-grown fruit that resembles a bumpy cucumber ...

Supplements like chromium and niacin may do more harm than good for metabolic syndrome. Green tea, bitter melon and milk thistle supplements lack strong evidence and can interact with medications.

Cinnamon, Bitter Melon, Resveratrol, Licorice Root, Turmeric, and Coriander in the Blood Sugar Trap Liquid Tincture Formula ...