How Your Body Benefits From Drinking Ampalaya Tea
Ampalaya, commonly known as bitter gourd or karela possesses various medicinal properties which are helpful for treating different illnesses.
One cup (94 grams) of raw ampalaya provides the following:
- Calories: 20
- Vitamin A: 44% of the RDI
- Folate: 17% of the RDI
- Potassium: 8% of the RDI
- Carbs: 4 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Zinc: 5% of the RDI
- Iron: 4% of the RDI
- Vitamin C: 93% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
It is loaded with vitamin A, which promote proper vision and skin health. Its vitamin C content helps prevent various diseases and is needed for wound healing and bone formation.
Moreover, ampalaya contains good amounts of folate, iron, potassium, and zinc as well as antioxidant compounds like quercetin, gallic acid, epicatechin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid.
When consumed as a tea, ampalaya can give your body with several benefits. Here are some of the benefits that you need to look out for:
Helps Control Blood Sugar
Result of a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health showed that drinking ampalaya tea can help lower blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a test used to measure blood sugar control over three months.
Researchers concluded that ampalaya promotes the secretion of insulin, and improves the way that sugar is used in your tissues.
Great For Your Eyes
Reduces Cancer Risk
In numerous test-tube studies, researchers discovered that ampalaya can block the growth and spread of breast cancer cells while also promoting cancer cell death. It was also effective for cancer cells in the lungs, colon, stomach, and nasopharynx — the area located behind the nose at the back of your throat.
Combats Allergens
Sleep Aid
Can Decrease Cholesterol Levels
Ampalaya tea is widely used to lower total levels of cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Bangalore-based Nutritionist, Dr. Anju Sood, says:
“Bitter gourd tea is anti-inflammatory and also helps in lowering the bad cholesterol levels in the body. Thereby, it significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.”
Also, due to its richness in potassium, ampalaya can help control the blood pressure of the body. Potassium absorbs excessive sodium in the body. Likewise, its folic acid and iron content also help in decreasing your risk of stroke and keep your heart healthy.
Cures Hangovers and Cleanses The Liver
Researchers of a study published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition concluded that ampalaya provides protection against liver failure by strengthening the anti-oxidant activity of the enzymes in the liver. Furthermore, it can also boost the functioning of your bladder.
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