Bitter melon, also known as Liang Gua, taste slightly bitter, containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, the specific effects are as follows:

1, enhance appetite: bitter melon contains bitter melon glycosides also known as bitter melon glycosides, and bitter flavors together to enhance the appetite, spleen and stomach; 2, regulating blood vessels: bitter melon also contains pectin, can effectively regulate blood vessels, reduce postprandial cholesterol as well as blood lipid levels; 3, control blood sugar: bitter melon glycosides also similar to insulin substances can effectively help the body to control blood sugar levels, so for diabetic patients. Blood lipid levels; 3, control of blood sugar: bitter melon in the bitter melon glucoside and insulin-like substances, can effectively help the body control blood sugar levels, so for diabetic patients is more ideal for a food; 4, to improve constipation: bitter melon is also rich in dietary fiber, on the one hand, can be absorbed by the expansion of stool softening, on the other hand, can promote intestinal peristalsis, to promote digestion, improve constipation.

But the bitter melon is cold food, for people with cold spleen and stomach, be careful when eating.