This fruit contains
antiviral, anti fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Over one hundred
clinical and observational studies have been done on bitter melon. It can reduce blood sugar
levels and it is used as an herbal remedy for type 2 diabetes.
This benefit comes from the juice of unripened fruit. It is rich in
vitamins and minerals.
Bitter melon contain vitamin A, C, vitamin B, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and pyridoxine.
As well as minerals such as zinc, manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium and
large amount of iron and calcium and also flavonoids such as beta
carotene and lutein.
Recent research shows that
the plant may be a powerful natural cancer cure. Tests done on mice revealed
tumors shrank by 64 percent. Bitter melon extract can help to prevent breast
cancer. Research found that bitter melon slowed cell growth and division and caused breast cancer cells to self-destruct.
Research of bitter melon
juice found that it provided a two-way attack by inducing cell death and
starving cancer cells of the sugar they need to survive. Compounds in bitter melon might also be
effective for treating HIV infection.
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