Hypoglycemic ingredient (blood sugar lowering) in bitter gourd is
A. Momordicins
B. Charantin
C. Ellagic acid
D. Indoles
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A hypoglycemic ingredient (blood sugar lowering) in the bitter gourd is Charatin.Bitter melon notably contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, and plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. In addition, it also contains a hypoglycemic agent called charantin. Charantin increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the cells of the liver, muscle and adipose tissue.

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