Bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia) is a tropical plant belonging to the cucurbit family and related to zucchini squash and cucumbers. Bitter melon is also a common vegetable and fruit. Although it is a well-known vegetable in Indian households most people hate it because of its bitter taste. Read on to learn more. Health benefits of bitter gourd.
Benefits of bitter pumpkins
100 grams of bitter melon contains about 34 calories including 13 mg of sodium 602 grams of potassium 7 grams of carbohydrates and 3.6 grams of protein. It can be eaten as a vegetable pickled or as a juice. Regular intake of bitter melon also has many benefits.
Maintaining blood sugar levels
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 382 million people worldwide have diabetes. Bitter melon is made from an insulin-like compound (polypeptide-p or p-insulin) that has been shown to control diabetes naturally. According to a study published in sJournal Ethnopharmacolgy in 2011 A 4-week clinical trial showed that taking 2,000 mg of bitter melon on a regular basis significantly lowered blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Research has also shown that the plant insulin found in bitter melon can also help people with type 1 diabetes. Another report published in the Journal of Chemistry and Biology provides evidence that bitter melon increases glucose uptake and improves blood sugar control. Sick people may be asked Diabetic patients who take hypoglycemic drugs if they drink bitter gourd juice every day will change the dosage of the drug and consult their doctor before taking it.
Lowering cholesterol levels
"Bitter gourd juice is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body. Therefore it significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke," says Bengaluru-based nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood. It also maintains blood pressure in the body because it is made up of many Potassium absorbs excess sodium in the body. It's rich in iron and folic acid which are known to reduce the risk of stroke and keep your heart healthy.
Fighting bowel and liver problems
Pumpkin juice cleans the gut and heals many liver problems. A study published in the International Journal of Vitamins and Nutrition concluded that a compound called bitter melon protects against liver failure by enhancing the antioxidant activity of enzymes in the liver. It also enhances the function of the bladder.
Help with weight loss
Bitter melon is low in calories fat and carbohydrates. It can keep a person full for a long time so it can be easily adapted to a person's weight loss plan. As revealed in a 2010 report published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (BMC) bitter melon extract helps remove human fat cells. It also hinders the formation and growth of new fat cells. It was further concluded that bitter melon can be considered as a natural remedy for obesity.
Strengthening the immune system
Bitter melon fights viruses and bacteria boosts immunity prevents allergies and indigestion. Antioxidants are a powerful defense mechanism against disease and also help fight free radical damage that can lead to various cancers. In 2010 a study was published in (Research Research Journal) stating that squash Myrrh has anticancer and antitumor properties. It also reduces the risk of prostate breast and cervical cancer.
Eye protection
Dr. Anshul Jay Bharat says it helps prevent vision-related problems like cataracts because it contains compounds like beta-carotene and vitamin A that are good for eye health and vision enhancement. Excessive consumption of bitter gourd juice may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Pregnant women should also avoid eating too much Bitter melon or its juice; as it stimulates the uterus and causes premature labor. Dr. Geeta Boruk chief nutritionist at Max HealthCare recommends extracting 30ml of bitter melon juice per day.
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