Ivy gourd

06 Jul Ivy gourd

With that said, ivy gourd is rich in fiber, B vitamins, and iron and may help relieve occasional constipation and normalize blood sugar. Here is some of what the current research says:

Diabetes

There is growing evidence that ivy gourd may aid in the treatment of diabetes. A study published in Diabetes Care reported that 1,000 milligrams of ivy gourd extract taken daily for 90 days reduced blood glucose levels in adults with diabetes by 16% and 18% compared to those provided a placebo.

Weight Loss

Because of its effects on blood glucose (and its presumed effect on blood lipids), ivy gourd is believed by some to be an effective weight loss supplement.

Hypertension

Ivy gourd has also fallen short in is its ability to control hypertension (high blood pressure).