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Karela contains a few chemicals that might improve blood sugar levels by raising the glucose uptake and synthesis of glycogen in the liver, fat, and muscle cells. In a 2010 issue of a report published in the Journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was disclosed that extracts of bitter gourd helped in the dislocation of human fat cells and also hindered the formation and growth of new fat cells. The antioxidant properties of Karela powder may also help to protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays and pollution. When the onions are well cooked add the deep fried stuffed karelas to the pan and allow them to cook for two to three minutes keeping the lid closed.
Despite being turned away for its bitter, pungent taste, Karela has always managed to stay as an indispensable vegetable in the Indian cuisine owing to its amazing health benefits.
The antioxidants work as powerful defense mechanisms against illness and also help fight free-radical damage that can cause various types of cancer.People commonly use bitter melon for diabetes, osteoarthritis, athletic performance, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
The effects of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) extracts on serum and liver lipid parameters in hamsters fed cholesterol-free and cholesterol-enriched diets.
However, one study in mice noted that bitter melon didn’t result in improvement of cholesterol levels or the development of atherosclerosis ( 14).