Karela (bitter gourd) has a compound that functions similar to insulin. It helps to reduce blood glucose levels in both type I and type II diabetes.
Karela powder has numerous benefits such as ;
- Good for the skin and hair, rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which are good for the skin. It reduces ageing and fights acne and skin blemishes. It is useful with various skin infections like ringworm, psoriasis, and itching. Karela j adds lustre to the hair and helps with dandruff, hair loss, and split-ends.
- Anti-sugar properties of this powder may help in maintaining normal sugar levels.
- Liver Cleanser, It helps boost liver enzymes and the bladder and gut also benefit from consuming Karela.
- Weight Management, Karela aids in weight loss as it is low in calories and fibre-rich. It aids in stopping the formation and growth of adipose cells, the ones that store fat in the body. It improves metabolism, and the antioxidants help detoxify the body leading to the reduction in fat.
- This powder may help to regulate the carbohydrate metabolism.