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You may be thinking "Bitter Melon? What's that? And why does it have to be bitter..."
Bitter melon is a tropical fruit found in Asian and Caribbean cuisines.
It's bitter because of four chemicals found inside of it being, Momordicines, Charantin, Momordicosides, and Vicine.
And I'm here to tell you that this superfood will be your best friend in attaining glowing skin!
Why?
Bitter melon is amazing for your skin because, it contains IMMENSE amounts of Vit. A, Vit C., and antioxidants, which therefore,
Fights Acne and Infections
Naturally exfoliates skin
Prevents oxidative stress
Reduces Fine Lines
Protects Skin from Sun damage (still wear sunscreen)
and, Evens Skin Tone!
but obviously there are it's cons...
Sounds Great!
I know! However, there is a huge, huge downside being,
Hypoglycemia.
When you consume bitter melon in any way, it causes glucose shuttling.
This comes from, Polypeptide-P, Charantin, Vicine (darn you Vicine..), Activating AMPK, and blocking sugar absorption in the gut.
And, no, do not try to consume this with pre-workout, or in a fast.
When severe hyperglycemia gets too severe, you can pass out and end up in a coma. You don't want that, do you?
This is NOT a replacement for regular insulin dosages.
How can we work around this?
It's all about timings. What I do is take a 30g raw shot in the morning with my breakfast ONLY if I'm eating a carb breakfast, then I take a 50g raw shot with my post-workout meal. I've found my timings to work with no hyperglycemia post shot in about 4 weeks, but you should experiment to see how it would work out for you.
What type of consumption method should I use?
You should honestly be only considering two methods of consumption, taking a raw shot, or using powder.
I recommend using a raw shot to reap the most benefits with skin health, and the powder if you want a cheap, convenient, and muscle filling, alternative. Everything else is trashy and a scam.
To take a raw shot you firstly need to weigh out whatever amount of raw Indian bitter melon, then cut the melon lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out all of the white spongey inner pith and the hard seeds. Throw out the seeds, then put the green outer flesh through a juicer. If you don't have a juicer, put it in a blender then pour it through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
To consume the bitter melon through powder (you should only be consuming this once a day), get one tea spoon of organic Indian Karela powder and put it into four ounces of water. Stir it rapidly and chug it cause it's disgusting.
Remember to cycle bitter melon, 5 days a week consuming it, and 2 days not, give your gut a break.
What if I'm diabetic?
It's not over!
If you use insulin, monitor your blood glucose carefully and discuss any insulin dose changes with your healthcare provider before adding bitter melon.
Bitter melon is a tropical fruit found in Asian and Caribbean cuisines.
It's bitter because of four chemicals found inside of it being, Momordicines, Charantin, Momordicosides, and Vicine.
And I'm here to tell you that this superfood will be your best friend in attaining glowing skin!
Why?
Bitter melon is amazing for your skin because, it contains IMMENSE amounts of Vit. A, Vit C., and antioxidants, which therefore,
Fights Acne and Infections
Naturally exfoliates skin
Prevents oxidative stress
Reduces Fine Lines
Protects Skin from Sun damage (still wear sunscreen)
and, Evens Skin Tone!
but obviously there are it's cons...
Sounds Great!
I know! However, there is a huge, huge downside being,
Hypoglycemia.
When you consume bitter melon in any way, it causes glucose shuttling.
This comes from, Polypeptide-P, Charantin, Vicine (darn you Vicine..), Activating AMPK, and blocking sugar absorption in the gut.
And, no, do not try to consume this with pre-workout, or in a fast.
When severe hyperglycemia gets too severe, you can pass out and end up in a coma. You don't want that, do you?
This is NOT a replacement for regular insulin dosages.
How can we work around this?
It's all about timings. What I do is take a 30g raw shot in the morning with my breakfast ONLY if I'm eating a carb breakfast, then I take a 50g raw shot with my post-workout meal. I've found my timings to work with no hyperglycemia post shot in about 4 weeks, but you should experiment to see how it would work out for you.
What type of consumption method should I use?
You should honestly be only considering two methods of consumption, taking a raw shot, or using powder.
I recommend using a raw shot to reap the most benefits with skin health, and the powder if you want a cheap, convenient, and muscle filling, alternative. Everything else is trashy and a scam.
To take a raw shot you firstly need to weigh out whatever amount of raw Indian bitter melon, then cut the melon lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out all of the white spongey inner pith and the hard seeds. Throw out the seeds, then put the green outer flesh through a juicer. If you don't have a juicer, put it in a blender then pour it through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
To consume the bitter melon through powder (you should only be consuming this once a day), get one tea spoon of organic Indian Karela powder and put it into four ounces of water. Stir it rapidly and chug it cause it's disgusting.
Remember to cycle bitter melon, 5 days a week consuming it, and 2 days not, give your gut a break.
What if I'm diabetic?
It's not over!
If you use insulin, monitor your blood glucose carefully and discuss any insulin dose changes with your healthcare provider before adding bitter melon.
Cleveland Clinic. "Bitter Melon: Benefits, Side Effects & How to Eat It."
health.clevelandclinic.org
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). "Bitter Melon."
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central.
Grover JK, Yadav SP. "Pharmacological Actions and Potential Uses of Momordica charantia: A Review." Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Joseph B, Jini D. "Antidiabetic Effects of Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) and Its Medicinal Potency." Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease.
Basch E, Gabardi S, Ulbricht C. "Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): A Review of Efficacy and Safety." American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Mayo Clinic. "Herbal Supplements and Diabetes."
The Health Benefits of Bitter Melon
A relative of zucchini and cucumber, bitter melon is known for its strong taste, as well as its many health benefits. Learn why it’s a nutritional powerhouse you might want to try.
health.clevelandclinic.org
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). "Bitter Melon."
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central.
USDA FoodData Central
USDA FoodData Central produces thorough resources for navigating and understanding nutritional info to support dietary choices and nutritional analysis.
fdc.nal.usda.gov
Grover JK, Yadav SP. "Pharmacological Actions and Potential Uses of Momordica charantia: A Review." Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Number of ambulances could be halved by 2011 - PubMed
Number of ambulances could be halved by 2011
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Joseph B, Jini D. "Antidiabetic Effects of Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) and Its Medicinal Potency." Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease.
Basch E, Gabardi S, Ulbricht C. "Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): A Review of Efficacy and Safety." American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
Elevated bioactivity of the tolerogenic cytokines, interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-beta, in the blood of acutely malnourished weanling mice - PubMed
The main objective of this investigation was to determine the influence of acute deficits of protein and energy on the blood levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), physiologically the main anti-inflammatory and tolerogenic cytokines. In four 14-day...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Mayo Clinic. "Herbal Supplements and Diabetes."
