Bitter melon contain vitamin C one of the
powerful antioxidants which help to neutralize free radicals that are the cause
of diseases and the process of aging. It lowers cholesterol and the risk of
stroke or heart attack. Bitter melon contains antiviral, anti-fungal and
anti-inflammatory properties. Bitter melon can reduce blood sugar levels. It is
used as an herbal remedy for type 2 diabetes. This benefit comes from the juice
of un-ripened fruit. This fruit looks
like a light green wrinkled cucumber. When it ripens it turns red. It is rich
in vitamins and minerals. In Asia it is used to treat malaria and cancer. It is
also use to treat fever, colic, flu and to relief menstruation symptoms. Bitter
melon contains vitamin A, C, vitamin B, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, as well as minerals such as zinc, manganese,
magnesium, copper, potassium and large amount of iron and calcium. Also contain flavonoids such as beta carotene
and lutein.
Recent research shows that the plant may
be a powerful natural cancer cure.
Research of bitter melon juice found that
it launched a two-way attack by inducing cell death and starving cancer cells
of the sugar they need to survive. 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. They found that the
extract also caused breast cancer cells to self-destruct.
Research suggests that compounds in
bitter melon might be effective for treating HIV infection.
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