Diabetes Cure Guide

Bitter Melon Tea is a processed bitter melon, scientifically known as Momordica charantia, which has become an acceptable alternative remedy against diabetes. The tea contains no chemical, additive or preservative and it’s also caffeine-free. Good quality Bitter melon is immediately processed within 24 hours after harvest to guarantee quality and efficacy of the product.

Why should one take bitter melon tea as a natural treatment for diabetes? First, bitter melon tea has the seed and fruit extract which contain a high concentration of anti-diabetic properties. Studies revealed that the fruit and seed contain elements that help maintain glucose oxidation. There are three types of compound in it which are believed to lower blood sugar, and which are suitable for a person with diabetes mellitus.

The fruits and leaves of bitter melon are a good source of minerals and vitamins, such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin B. Bitter melon has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of banana, and it contains phosphorous and good dietary fiber. However, a piece of unknown data right now is how much of the plant nutritional content can actually be absorbed by the body's digestive system.

Moreover, the plant is also considered a plant-insulin in ayurvedic medicine since it contains a protein that can be compared as bovine insulin or referred as p-insulin. It is revealed that it acts like a slow-acting animal insulin when purified and injected in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) making them able to sustain optimum blood glucose. There was a case of a child who used p-insulin for five months turned out to have no sign of problems as compared to his previous situation using bovine insulin.

Third reason is that bitter melon has long been considered as a medicinal plant with its leaves and green fruits used against cancer and many infectious diseases. Some studies concluded that it is a powerful weapon against HIV/AIDS brought about by its substance Q. Aside from that, it’s been a most preferred vegetable among the Chinese who process it as a herbal tea. Bitter melon was traditionally used for an array of conditions by people in tropical regions. The leaves and fruit have both been used in the Western world to make teas and beer, or to season soups.

Fourth, this should not be taken as a sweet promise to persons with diabetes as Bitter melon leaves are not sold as medicines with healing benefits. Instead, these are merely supplements since studies were done on a very limited number of human subjects. However, it is deemed an addition in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It should not be taken as a stand-alone medicine but instead, it only reduces the patient’s intake of antidiabetic drugs.

Safety wise, users need not worry much in taking bitter melon tea as a diabetes supplement. Under recommended intakes and proven uses bitter melon is safe. Potential dangers are only for people having a known allergy to bitter melon or any other member of the Cucurbitaceae plant families like Persian melon, honeydew, casaba, muskmelon and antilope.

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