Bitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a popular choice as a cure for diabetes mellitus. Karela contains a polypeptide known as Gurmarin. Experimental studies proved that Gurmarin regulates the amount of sugar in your body by suppressing the neural response to sweet taste stimuli. Karela fruit is a regular feature in the Indian diet and is considered by our predecessors as a remedy for diabetes mellitus.
It is used for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. Karela mainly consists of lectins, charantin and momordicine. Lectins has demonstrated itself as efficient in showing antilipolytic and lipogenic activities. Karela assists in regulating blood sugar levels. It also helps the body to function in a normal manner. There may not be too many better options other than Karela when it comes to treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.
Karela contains Gurmarin, a polypeptide considered to be similar to bovine insulin, which has been shown in experimental studies to achieve a positive sugar regulating effect by suppressing the neural response to sweet taste stimuli. Karela fruit is regularly used in the Indian diet and is known as a folk remedy for diabetes mellitus.
Bitter melon is rich in iron and 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. 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.
This herb has the power of controlling blood sugar level and also prevents infection in the body. Helpful in Diabetes Mellitus. Lectins from bitter gourd have shown significant antilipolytic and lipogenic activities. It is useful as an emtic, purgative, as an anthelmentic, in piles, leprosy, and jaundice
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