Do you have diabetes? Will drinking bitter gourd juice everyday help in controlling it?

Health By Chetana Belagere Sep 21, 2024 Read the article

For millions of people who live with diabetes, exploring natural remedies is always on the table.

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Many of them end up turning to bitter gourd juice first thing in the morning as part of their health routine. But does it work as expected?

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Dr V Mohan, Chairperson of Dr V Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Chennai spoke to South First to shed light on the frequently asked question.

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“Bitter Gourd is rich in dietary fibre, which aids digestion and slows the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream. This helps to prevent spikes in glucose levels after meals.”

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Moreover, it’s packed with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium that aid in supporting a person to get better overall.

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Bitter Gourd contains compounds such as charantin and polypeptide-p that mimic insulin activity.

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However, he emphasises that there’s no medically approved way to consume bitter gourd as a treatment for diabetes at this time.

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