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What is Bitter melon extract?

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See also: Bitter Gourd Juice

Bitter Melon, also known as Karela. The principle constituents are lectins, charantin and momordicine. The fruits have long been used in India as a folk remedy for diabetes mellitus. Lectins from the bitter gourd have shown significant antilipolytic and lipogenic activities.

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Trazodone (Apo-Trazodone) 1
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