Livingstrong has some very good info on the toxicity of it Thank you for the question Now i need to share with my fiance on the dangers and possible problems with the consumption of bitter melon as she enjoys it in her soups and stir fry time to time…Drug Interactions
Some people consume bitter melon supplements or the plant and seeds as a treatment for diabetes, due to the insulinlike polypeptides present in bitter melon. The University of Colorado at Denver warns against consuming bitter melon while on diabetes medication to prevent a interaction with some antidiabetic drugs. Bitter melon may reduce blood glucose, resulting in a hypoglycemic condition. Consult with your physician before consuming bitter melon in supplement or plant form …………Toxicity
The red arils that cover the seeds of bitter melon are poisonous to humans. Consuming this part of the fruit causes a reaction that includes vomiting, diarrhea and possibly death, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Keep all parts of the plant away from children, who are at a higher risk of a toxic reaction. Office on Women's Health reports that bitter melon fruit may be dangerous during pregnancy. ……………Concerns
The University of Colorado at Denver recommends consuming bitter melon as a supplement for a period less than four weeks at a time. All parts of bitter melon are toxic when consumed in large quantities. Side effects of consuming too much bitter melon include headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting.
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