Momordica Charantia: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic Diseases and Mechanisms of Action.
J Med Food
; 24(10): 1017-1027, 2021 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-33733863
The global rise in the prevalence of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia is a serious public health issue. The search for safe and effective complementary and alternative therapies to treat metabolic disorders is a key field of research. Momordica charantia (MC) is a tropical and subtropical vine of the Cucurbitaceae family used as a medicinal plant since ancient times. Although MC has been widely studied for its hypoglycemic potential, hypolipidemic and antiobesity effects have also been reported in preclinical studies and clinical trials. This study aims to review the metabolic effects of MC reported in clinical trials as well as its mechanisms of action.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Momordica charantia
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Diabetes Mellitus
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Food
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
País de afiliação:
México
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos