**What is bitter melon peptide? Understand the effects and precautions of bitter melon**
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, diabetes is one of the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, and the number of people suffering from this disease is increasing every year. Currently, there are more than 2 million diabetic patients in the country, and about 25,000 new patients are added each year.
Bitter melon peptide is a very popular health food in recent years. It is called ... more**What is bitter melon peptide? Understand the effects and precautions of bitter melon**
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, diabetes is one of the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, and the number of people suffering from this disease is increasing every year. Currently, there are more than 2 million diabetic patients in the country, and about 25,000 new patients are added each year.
Bitter melon peptide is a very popular health food in recent years. It is called the savior of diabetes? Is it really that magical?
What is bitter melon peptide?
Bitter melon peptide (scientific name: bitter melon peptide) is a small molecule protein with health benefits extracted from bitter melon. Unlike general proteins, bitter melon peptides have smaller molecules and are therefore easier to be absorbed by the human body. These peptides have many functions such as promoting metabolism and regulating physiological functions. Some peptides have been successfully sequenced and patented, so it is more secure to choose products with patent certification.
What are the nutritional components of bitter melon peptide?
Bitter melon peptide is composed of 68 amino acids, of which amino acids 50 to 68 will not be destroyed by gastric acid and digestive enzymes. Experiments have confirmed that these amino acids can lower blood sugar by up to 30%. Bitter melon peptide is known as "plant insulin". It can increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors, improve insulin resistance problems, and help glucose enter cells to improve the transport capacity of glucose transport protein (GLUT4), thereby maintaining the normal functioning of cells.
The efficacy of bitter melon peptide
#Effect 1: Lowering blood sugar
The protein in bitter melon can regulate blood sugar metabolism, and the way it binds to insulin receptors is similar to insulin, thereby effectively lowering blood sugar levels, helping to maintain insulin balance in the body, and promoting fasting blood sugar stability. Experiments show that blood sugar can be reduced by 53% and glycosylated hemoglobin by 34% two hours after a meal.
#Effect 2: <a href=https://medpanel.tw>Effects of bitter melon peptides</a> Reduce body fat
The ingredients in the whole bitter melon plant can lower triglycerides, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, thereby improving the body's fat metabolism ability and reducing the formation of body fat. Body fat accumulation can be reduced by 25% in one month and 28% in two months, total cholesterol can be reduced by 36%, and triglycerides can be reduced by 39%.
#Effect 3: Antioxidant
Bitter melon peptide has a powerful antioxidant effect and contains ingredients such as galactose, glucose and arabinose, which can effectively remove free radicals and protect cells. The research results showed that the scavenging rate of hydroxyl free radicals of purified bitter melon polysaccharide at a concentration of 20 mg/mL could reach 82%.
Compound combination effect
- **Chromium yeast**: is an "adjuvant" that promotes insulin to control blood sugar. Studies have found that insulin and chromium work synergistically to stabilize blood sugar levels. Supplementing chromium can increase cells' sensitivity to insulin, increasing its activity by 7 to 10 times.
- **White Kidney Bean**: Contains the highly effective ingredient "Phaselarmin", which can inhibit the decomposition of starch in food into glucose, thereby reducing the absorption of sugar, and can reduce the absorption of starch by an average of 57%.
Usage suggestions and precautions
- It is recommended to consume it 30 minutes before meals to stabilize sugar metabolism and regulate physiological functions, and also to reduce drowsiness after eating.
- Avoid taking it at the same time as medication to prevent the interaction between medication and nutrients <a href=https://medvoyage.tw/%E8%8B%A6%E7%93%9C%E8%83%9C%E8%82%BD>苦瓜胜蛋白</a>;.
- Diabetic patients should consult a physician before use. Bitter melon peptide cannot replace medication. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take medication on time and avoid adjusting or stopping medication on their own to avoid causing greater health risks.
