10 Health benefits of Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Bitter gourd is popularly known as Karela in India is actually a fruit, not a vegetable. It has numerous health benefits. Bitter gourd juice contains several nutrients ranging from iron, magnesium and vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber.

 

Here are the health benefits of bitter gourd.

 

1. Diabetes

It helps in maintaining the blood sugar level. Several recent research proves that the bitter melon increases the uptake of the glucose and improves glycemic control. Bitter melon is a part of Indian and Chinese medicine for a long time.

 

2. Helps in weight loss

The antioxidants of the bitter gourd help to flush out your system. Gradually, it improves your metabolism and helps in loose weight. It is considered as a natural agent for weight loss and obesity.

 

3. Respiratory Disorders

It helps in cold, asthma, cough and other respiratory related diseases.

 

4. Cleanses Liver

The Bitter gourd juice cleanses bowels, as well as heals many liver issues. It protects against liver failure.

 

5. Boost immune system

It has many antioxidants and helps to boost the immune system of the body.

 

 

6. Heart diseases

It helps in lower bad cholesterol in the body. Hence, it significantly reduces the risk of heart attack. And earlier we have seen it lowers the blood sugar level so maintains good heart health.

 

7. For glowing skin

It has powerful antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, minerals like zinc which prevents premature skin aging and decreases skin wrinkles. It also helps to reduce acne. Bitter melon is also useful in treating blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ringworm, and other fungal diseases.

 

8. Constipation

It contains fiber properties and helps in easy digestion.

 

9.  Kidney stone

It helps to cure kidney stone.

 

10.Good for eyes

It helps in preventing vision-related issues such as cataract. It has vitamin A which is healthy for your eyes and improves eyesight.