Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of different parts and formulations of bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia)

Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of different parts and formulations of bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia)

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are responsible for large number of deaths throughout the globe. Bitter gourd has the potential to become a component of the diet or a dietary supplement for diabetic and pre-diabetic patients owing to the presence of insulin like molecules. R...

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Main Authors: Mahwish, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Sajid Arshad, Mahr un Nisa, Muhammad Tahir Nadeem, Muhammad Umair Arshad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Functional foods
Bitter gourd
Nutraceutical
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-017-0602-7

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