Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon)
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon), based on research from longevity science.
- Charantin
Bitter gourd contains charantin, polypeptides and vicine as major bioactives which have antidiabetic effect
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Type 2 diabetes
Bitter gourd bioactives charantin and polypeptides have antidiabetic effect; can cure Diabetes mellitus
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Neurodegenerative Disease
Bitter gourd plays an important role in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Biological Mechanisms
How Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) works at a cellular level.
- PromotesAMPK activation
Sources
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever