[Line Goes Viral] Hot bitter melon only kills cancer cells and saves you for life! Nutritionist: The devil is hiding here...

Recently, an article titled "Hot bitter melon ~ only kills cancer cells" and "Hot bitter melon water can save your life" has been circulating wildly in Line's friend groups, sparking heated discussions again. It is time to face the critical moment of the problem. Otherwise, similar rumors may replace bitter melon with lemon or guava next time. Let’s hear how nutritionists solve it.

The key points that have gone viral on the Internet are as follows: "Hot bitter melon water can save your life. Hot bitter melon only kills cancer cells!" Cut 2 to 3 slices of bitter melon and put them in a cup. Add hot water and it will become "alkaline water". Drinking it every day is good for everyone. Hot water can release an anti-cancer substance, which is the latest development in the field of medicine to effectively treat cancer... In addition, Line also mentioned that the amino acids and bitter melon polyphenols in bitter melon juice can regulate high blood pressure, effectively prevent venous thrombosis, and regulate blood circulation.

Nutritionist Gao Ruimin said that bitter melon has a very high content of vitamin C, which has antioxidant effects. Every 100 grams contains 41.5 mg of vitamin C. It also contains bitter melon's unique momordica charantia, bitter melon peptides, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, dietary fiber and other nutrients, all of which are very rich in content. It is worth noting that the activity of the nutrients in bitter melon will be destroyed when cooked at high temperatures above 60 degrees. Therefore, if it is cooked incorrectly, you will not be able to enjoy the original rich nutritional value of bitter melon. It is recommended to cook bitter melon in the form of cold dish or salad.

★【Deciphering an online rumor】/Can hot bitter melon water kill cancer cells?

After understanding the nutritional components of bitter melon, let's solve the question "Can eating hot bitter melon really kill cancer cells?" Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that in clinical regular cancer treatment, no matter what treatment drug is used, in addition to killing cancer cells, it is also important to improve the resistance of one's own cells. Therefore, in terms of the nutritional content of bitter melon, eating bitter melon may help reduce the chances of chronic diseases. However, when it comes to killing cancer cells specifically, this is an exaggeration. Any vegetables and fruits only play a supporting role in health and cannot be used to cure diseases, let alone the tricky cancer.

★【Deciphering the second online rumor】/Cut 2 to 3 slices of bitter melon and put them in a cup, then add hot water. Will it become beneficial "alkaline water"?

Based on current research, there is no definite evidence to support the concept of "acid-alkaline body type"! For a normal person, whether eating alkaline or acidic food, it will not change the acidity and alkalinity of the blood and body. The human body has its own mechanism for regulating acid-base balance, and the lungs and kidneys are important organs for regulating acid-base balance.

What you eat will eventually be neutralized by the body's existing mechanisms, such as the blood, digestive system, and kidneys, to maintain the appropriate pH level.

★【Breaking the Internet Rumor Three】/Can drinking bitter melon juice adjust high blood pressure and lower blood sugar?

Now let’s solve the second question in this online rumor: Can drinking bitter melon juice really regulate high blood pressure and prevent venous thrombosis? Nutritionist Gao Ruimin said that bitter melon is a vegetable that contains the minerals calcium and potassium, so it helps regulate blood pressure. However, the fundamental way to control blood pressure is to pay attention to not eating too salty food.

Momordica charantia helps lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of eye diseases

In addition, the bitter melon contained in bitter melon also has the effect of assisting in lowering blood sugar in animal cell experiments, but human clinical trials are still incomplete, and most of the experiments are mainly based on type 2 diabetes. It is not suitable for people with type 1 diabetes who completely lack insulin or who are using insulin to control blood sugar!

Other studies have found that bitter melon contains bitter melon peptides (which, after extraction, can bind to insulin receptors, accelerate the absorption of glucose, reduce blood sugar by 53%, and reduce the risk of diabetic eye disease by 50%, and even help with weight loss. This research has been published in the "Journal of Food Chemistry").

In fact, bitter melon is a kind of vegetable, rich in dietary fiber. As long as vegetables contain fiber, they can reduce and delay the absorption of sugar in the gastrointestinal tract, which is beneficial for controlling blood sugar and helping the body's environmental protection. It is recommended that you do not make juice if you can eat vegetables and fruits. If you want to make vegetable and fruit juice, the recommended ratio of vegetables and fruits is 2:1, with the amount of vegetables being 1 times more than that of fruits, to avoid the increase in blood sugar and causing fat accumulation.

Bitter melon contains oxalic acid. If consumed in excess, it will affect the absorption of calcium and zinc in the intestines, which can easily lead to calcium and zinc deficiency in the human body in the long run. Therefore, friends who make bitter melon juice should pay attention. Before making juice, it is best to blanch the bitter melon in boiling water to remove excess oxalic acid.

Among the three servings of vegetables required for three meals a day, occasionally choosing bitter melon as a serving of vegetable, about 100g of bitter melon (1/3 of a piece), is a good choice. The following is a recipe for cold bitter melon. This cooking method can provide more nutrients:

【Cold bitter melon without bitterness】

practice:

1. Remove the seeds and slice the bitter gourd.

2. Soak the sliced ​​bitter gourd in salt water for 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Blanch for 30 seconds and then chill in ice water.

4. Drain and serve, mix with cold water, drizzle with soy sauce and serve.