Mighty melon, whose Latin name is Momordica charantia L., is also known as bitter melon, bitter apple, papara among the public, is a plant that grows in tropical regions in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, India, China, Malaysia and South America. In Turkey, it is generally grown in the Aegean Region, around Yalova and Bursa. It is a tropical plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is closely related to squash, pumpkin and cucumber. Its fruits have a densely protruding structure similar to a wart, turn yellow-orange as they ripen, and contain bright red fleshy seeds.
Benefits of Might Pomegranate:
100 grams of bitter melon, which has a very high vitamin C content, can meet almost all of your daily vitamin C needs. vitamin C It plays an important role in iron absorption and in the formation of tissues such as bone, cartilage, muscle, veins and skin. It is also necessary for the body to fight against molecules that can be harmful to tissues, defined as free radicals, and to protect cells.
bitter melon is also a plant rich in vitamin A, which is very important for our body. It is rich in vitamin A, which is very important for skin and vision.
Thanks to being a fibrous food, it contributes to the normal course of stomach and digestive system functions.
In addition to vitamins, bitter melon is a plant with antioxidant activity thanks to the phenolic compounds and flavonoids it contains. Antioxidants have the ability to scavenge free radicals.
It can be added to the diet and used as a supportive food. It can be consumed as a food supplement to get daily vitamin and mineral support.
With its rich nutritional content, bitter melon supports normal body functions and provides vitality and vitality.