How might bitter melon help treat cancer?
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Healthy:
Bitter melon, or bitter gourd, has served as a traditional Indian
remedy for centuries. Recently, bitter melon extract supplements have
been gaining popularity as an alternative medication for diabetes.
Now, new research in mice seems to suggest that bitter melon extract
may help fight cancer.
Bitter
melon (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter gourd, is a
“relative” of both cucumber and zucchini. It originated in the
South Indian state of Kerala.
It
later became more widespread, with China first importing the fruit in
the 14th century. It then spread to regions of Africa and to the
Caribbean.
Traditionally,
bitter melon has helped treat many health concerns, and it has
recently gained some popularity as a natural remedy against diabetes.
The
fruit is also a staple of certain Asian cuisines, adding to local
dishes’ unique flavor through its specific bitterness.
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