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So as we all know that not everyone is very fond of the ” BITTER MELON ” vegetable. But wait a minute, if we just tend to take a sneak peak at the health benefits of this bitter and rather boring vegetable, we shall find out how good it really is for us. Let’s take a look below:

Benefits of Bitter Melon ( a.k.a * The Karela *  )

1) Bitter Melon is reported to help in the treatment of diabetes and psoriasis ( severe case of eczema). It has also been reported that Bitter Melon may help in the treatment of HIV

2) Bitter Melon was traditionally used for an array of conditions by people in tropical regions. Numerous infections, cancer, leukemia, and diabetes are among the most common conditions it was believed to improve.  The ripe fruit of Bitter Melon has been suggested to exhibit some remarkable anti-cancer effects, but there is absolutely no evidence that it can treat cancer. However, preliminary studies do appear to confirm that Bitter Melon may improve blood sugar control in people with adult-onset (type 2  diabetes

3) Rich in iron, bitter melon has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber….WOW!!! -  It is believed to be good for the liver and has been proven by western scientists to contain insulin, act as an anti-tumor agent, and inhibit HIV-1 infection.

At least 32 active constituents have been identified in bitter melon so far, including beta-sitosterol-d-glucoside, citrulline, GABA, lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin. Nutritional analysis reveals that bitter melon is also rich in potassium, calcium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.

4) Recently, the Department of Health in the Philippines has recommended bitter melon as one of the best herbal medicines for diabetic management. And multiple clinical studies have clearly established the role of bitter melon in people with diabetes. Scientists have now identified three groups of constituents that are thought to be responsible for its ‘blood sugar lowering’ action.

One of these, a compound called charantin, which is composed of mixed steroids, was found to be more effective than the oral hypoglycaemic drug, tolbutamide, in reducing blood sugar.

*** Well here we have some of the many benefits of consuming bitter melon and at least giving it a chance. Of course, not everything that is good for us will taste out of this world, but at times we should just entrust in the advantages of what that product can do for us and our lives, wouldn’t you agree? ***

Now why not incorporate a karela in your diets starting today guys? I am sure you will not regret it

Have a good one & Keep Smiling !!!

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