Effect of bitter gourd on type 2 diabetes

       Effect of bitter gourd on type 2 diabetes                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Momordica charantia or bitter gourd is basically a fruit of vines of plant belonging to Cucurbitaceae family.Its name due to its bitter taste.

effect of bitter gourd on type 2 diabetes

There are three substances inside fruit name,charantine,vicine and a polypeptide(having insulin like structure) which supposed to have blood glucose lowering effect.The edible fruit  has plenty of vitamin and minerals.It is widely distributed in South America,Asia,Africa and along Carabean.It has a specific protein called as Lectin that has glucose binding property.Lectin reduces blood glucose by acting on peripheral tissues and thus suppressing the appetite.The action is similar to  insulin on brain.    A report published in the journal of ethnopharmacology in January 2011 revealed,significant drop in blood glucose of type 2 diabetic patients.Dose of 2000 mg/day was given for 4 weeks in a clinical trial.Result was significant as compared to placebo.Another report published by issue of Chemistry and Biology described that bitter gourd increased the cellular uptake of glucose and also improved glucose tolerance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  HOW TO USE.....                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Bitter gourd can be use as raw or in recipes. If taking raw better is to make juice in water with a blender,and drink.             While some people cut the pieces and boiled pieces in water and take. some grind the seeds and sprinkle the powder on juices.while the recipes of bitter gourd are Worldwide.I will discuss my personal recipes later on.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WARNING...                                                                                                                                                                                                As the bitter gourd has glucose lowering effect ,it may lead to hypoglycemia.if you are already taking anti diabetic drugs or insulin,it is very important to consult your doctor prior to treatment.