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Momordica charantia, or bitter melon, is a tropical vine whose fruit is commonly used in Asian cuisine. Despite its strong, bitter taste, many people still choose to eat this unusual vegetable because of its many health benefits. One of the best-known properties of bitter melon is its ability to lower blood sugar levels. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies and has led to bitter melon extracts being used as dietary supplements, especially by diabetics.
In a recent study, researchers from France and Congo investigated the active components of bitter melon grown in Congo and evaluated the antidiabetic properties of its ethanol extract. Their aim is to confirm the presence of a compound called charantine, which has been identified as the main anti-diabetic component of bitter melon. The researchers reported their findings in an article published in the