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Blood Sugar Control: One of the most notable benefits of bitter melon is its ability to help manage blood sugar levels. It contains three active substances with anti-diabetic properties that include charantin, which has been found to have a blood glucose-lowering effect, vicine, and an insulin-like compound known as polypeptide-p. These substances either work individually or together to help reduce blood sugar levels.
3. Cholesterol Reduction
Heart Health: Bitter melon can help reduce high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Lowering these can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Its high fiber content also helps in reducing LDL (the bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL (the good cholesterol).
4. Cancer-Fighting Properties
Anti-cancer Effects: Some studies have suggested that bitter melon has certain compounds that can be effective in killing cancer cells in the liver, colon, breast, or prostate, helping to reduce the risk or progression of cancer.
5. Weight Loss Aid
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