Primary Uses:
- Blood Sugar Management: Contains compounds that mimic insulin and improve glucose tolerance.
- Anti-obesity Effects: May help reduce visceral fat accumulation.
- Antioxidant Properties: Rich in vitamins C and A with strong free-radical scavenging abilities.
Supporting References:
- See the references for Karela above (entry #10) – these are the same plant.
- Alam, M. A., et al. (2015). Beneficial role of bitter melon supplementation in obesity and related complications in metabolic syndrome. Journal of Lipids, 2015, 496169. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/496169
Yibchok-anun, S., et al. (2006). Slow acting protein extract from fruit pulp of Momordica charantia with insulin secretagogue and insulinomimetic activities. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 29(6), 1126-1131.
