Khaberni - A recent scientific study has shown that the fruits of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), contain compounds with significant efficacy in combating diabetes and malignant tumors.
Researchers have noted that bitter gourd is widely used in traditional medicine in Asia and Africa, known for its many benefits. Therefore, they decided to explore the beneficial substances contained within it. They analyzed the composition of different parts of the fruit - the peel, the flesh, and the seeds - in both fresh and dried forms. It was found that the highest percentage of phenolic compounds, including gallic acid, rosmarinic acid, and resveratrol, are present in the dried fruit, especially in the peel.
Laboratory experiments have shown that extracts obtained from bitter gourd are capable of inhibiting the activity of the enzyme "alpha-amylase," which is involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates and increasing blood sugar levels. This suggests a potential effect in combating diabetes. Moreover, some of these extracts have shown toxic efficacy against cancer cells.
Scientists have emphasized the necessity of conducting more studies on animals and humans to confirm the efficacy of this plant, affirming at the same time that these results highlight the significant potential of the bitter gourd plant as a source of biologically active compounds for developing new therapeutic methods.
