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Charantin lowers blood glucose. Polypeptide-p mimics insulin action. Increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis. Improves pancreatic beta cell function.
This food may help with the following conditions. Click to learn more about each condition.
1/2-1 cup cooked or juice, or 500-1000mg extract
Fresh cooked (very bitter), juice, or extract. Asian/Indian grocery stores. Blanch to reduce bitterness
Foods and nutrients that enhance this food's benefits:
Pregnancy (may trigger contractions), hypoglycemia risk with diabetes meds
Extensively used in traditional medicine for diabetes
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