Question 1

is eating ampalaya is bad for hypertensive person?

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It may have minimal: Effect in lowering blood pressure but is good in lowering blood sugar.Lowering salt intake, exercise and attaining ideal body weight are the main keys in maintaining normal bp. http://www.horizondairy.com/products/milk/lowfat-chocolate-milk-box/?gclid=cm2h07mlxrccfwxzqgodpzuahq.

Question 2

is ampalaya leaves good for everyday drinking water?

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Good  better best?: Have to know if the reason for using them daily is as a strategy for preventing/treating diabetes? I resist recommending daily addition to the diet unless there is a clearly defined health issue that is being addressed. Then you can address the risk vs the benefit.

Question 3

is bitter melon high in potassium?

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No: This is practically a staple in asian diets but is mostly water and carbohydrates.  It has little potassium or salt for that matter.

Question 4

is bitter melon good for gout?

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No: It has no value.

Question 5

does bitter melon really reduce the chances of diabetes?

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Can help treat it: I'm not aware of research showing bitter melon preventing diabetes (though it could) but studies show it can be beneficial in treating diabetes- see http://www.Diabetes.Co.Uk/natural-therapies/bitter-melon.Html
it will help best if combined with a healthy low-glycemic diet ; other herbs ; nutrients- see http://bit.Ly/1fuhuyp
if i had diabetes i would try a raw food diet- see http://bit.Ly/14ozp4j.

Question 6

why is bitter melon not advisable to be eaten by pregnant women?

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Possible miscarriage: It is thought that eating a large amount of bitter melon might cause miscarriage or pre-term labor. Many women do have some in pregnancy without ill effects but it might be wise to avoid. See http://naturalmedicinejournal.Com/article_content.Asp?Edition=1;section=2;article=371 
; http://ehealthforum.Com/health/dangers-of-bittergourd-during-pregnancy-t371406-a1.Html.

Question 7

can i eat bitter melon during my pregnancy?

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Bitter melon: It's OK but don't take too much! Enjoy your pregnancy and new baby!

Question 8

help can bitter melon help lower triglycerides?

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No: Be sure you do not have thyroid disease, drink only limited amounts of alcohol or none at all and exercise regularly. If you are overweight: loose weight. If they are really high, you may need medications under supervision.
Fish oil may help.

Question 9

is bitter melon high in purines? can it also trigger gout?

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Gout foods: Melon has been shown to be good for patients with gout as it may help lower uric acid. If you find yourself craving sweet things such as sodas or high fructose drinks, switch instead to eating blueberries, strawberries, melons, and other satisfying sweet fruit.

Question 10

i wanted to know is bitter melon by capsules alternative to medication for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: Bitter melon capsules are not alternatives to the allopathic medications, used for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Please make an appointment with your PCP and discuss. Thanks

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