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7 articles for “Bitter gourd”
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Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia): A Natural Gift in Support of the Research in Medicine and Biotechnology
Abstract: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is acknowledged to be nature’s silent healer. It is a prospective herbal plant applied world widely in traditional systems of medicine (TSM) to modern medicine. It is medically very effective for various diseases such as diabetes, blood coagulation, cancer, menstrual stimulation and several diseases. Momordica fruit is frequently used in TSM, because it is very potent for cure, multidimensional function and reduces the consequences of diseases. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Bitter Gourd Juice Vs Bottle Gourd Juice on Blood Sugar Level and Urine Sugar Level in Diabetes mellitus Patients in Selected Area of Nasrapur
Abstract: Worldwide number of diabetic patients is increasing. In India it is increased from 4 million in 1984 to 30 million in 1999. Indian population increased from 680 million to 1 billion in past 16 years; whereas diabetic patients increased more than seven fold. Every fifth diabetic in the world will be an Indian. It is estimated that by the end of 2025, India will be leading in diabetic patients. It …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–20 Read article
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Abstract title: Comparison of effectiveness of Bitter gourd juice and Bottle gourd juice on blood sugar level and urine sugar level indiabetes mellitus patients.
Abstract: Bitter gourd juice can be recommended for diabetic patients along with their routine allopathic medication, which will reduce the cost of medication as Bitter gourd is readily available and is cheaper than allopathic medication. Control in blood sugar level will also help in delayinglong term complications associated of diabetes.However, more extensive and detailed studies are required. Significant decrease (163.5 mg% (mean) from 200mg% with SD 6mg%) in blood sugar level …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–20 Read article
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Evaluation of the Organoleptic Values of Chapatti Incorporated with Selected Natural Hypoglycemic Foods
Abstract: Diabetes is the new epidemic in developing India. Diabetes becomes a real problem of public health in developing countries, where its prevalence is increasing steadily. Slight modification of diet according to the disease not only helps the patients to control diabetes but also fulfills the daily need of nutrients for the body. Presently the world is moving from synthetic to the use of natural hypoglycemic products for remedial purpose of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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IMPACT OF DIET AND CERTAIN FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN TYPE-II DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Abstract: Global health is greatly challenged by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), whose management mostly depends on dietary and lifestyle changes. This review study looks at how important diet and certain functional items are for managing type 2 diabetes. It offers a thorough summary of current scientific discoveries and clinical investigations that emphasize the contribution of dietary decisions and functional foods to better glycemic control, increased insulin sensitivity, and decreased risk …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Box Behnken Design for Optimization of Operating Conditions for Methyl Violet Decolorization using Momordica Charantia Peroxidase
Abstract: Methyl violet is a triphenylmethane dye which is recalcitrant and it is difficult to degrade it by conventional methods. Enzyme based remediation methods have gained importance as they are cost effective, highly specific and eco friendly. Methyl violet was degraded using crude peroxidase from bitter gourd (Momordica charantia). To optimize the decolorization conditions of methyl violet by crude Momordica charantia peroxidase, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Box Behnken (BB) design …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Effective Utilisation of Lowland Eco-System for Water and Crop Productivity in Eastern India
Abstract: AbstractThere is no option other than to increase the food production to meet the increasing demand for food with ever-increasing population growth rate. There is also very little or no scope of horizontal expansion due to land limitation, the question of vertical expansion is the only way to fit with the situation. Genetically improved crop variety, hybrids, mechanized agriculture, higher rate of fertilizers and chemicals application may give one or …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–30 Read article