Bitter gord
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In addition, BG has been shown to ameliorate metabolic syndrome (MetS) in animal studies. Among these, the anti-diabetic activity and possible mechanisms of BG have been demonstrated in molecular, cellular and animal models as well as in human studies and extensively reviewed. BG's anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, antiviral and anticancer activities have been scientifically demonstrated in past decades. BG) is a common tropical vegetable that has also been used in the traditional medicine. This is the first report to show that WBG improved MetS in human which provides a firm base for further randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of WBG supplementation.īitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L. The WBG supplementation was generally well-tolerated. The waist circumference also significantly decreased after the supplementation ( p < 0.05).
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The difference remained significant at end of the 4th month (one month after the cessation of supplementation) ( p = 0.047) but the effect diminished at the 5th and 6th months after baseline. The decrease in incidence rate was highest at the end of the three-month supplementation period and it was significantly different from that at baseline ( p = 0.021). MetS incidence rate were analyzed using repeated-measures generalized linear mixed models according to the intention-to-treat principle. After supplementation was ceased, the participants were continually checked for MetS monthly over an additional three-month period. A total of 42 eligible (21 men and 21 women) with a mean age of 45.7 ± 11.4 years (23 to 63 years) were supplemented with 4.8 gram lyophilized WBG powder in capsules daily for three months and were checked for MetS at enrollment and follow-up monthly.
#Bitter gord trial
MethodsĪ preliminary open-label uncontrolled supplementation trial was conducted in eligible fulfilled the diagnosis of MetS from May 2008 to April 2009.
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We aimed to preliminarily evaluate the effect of WBG supplementation on MetS in Taiwanese adults. Wild bitter gourd (WBG) ameliorated metabolic syndrome (MetS) in animal models. Bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L.) is a common tropical vegetable that has been used in traditional or folk medicine to treat diabetes.