Ampalaya in Capsules in the Philippines

Did you know that young ampalaya plants, when powdered and processed into capsules, can effectively lower the blood sugar of diabetics.

The young leaves and fruits of ampalaya are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin B and carbohydrates.

These findings are significant considering that there are more than 50 million diabetics in the world today. According to the Diabetes Foundation of the Philippines, more than two million Filipinos of all ages are afflicted with the disease. The mortality rate has been increasing due to the high cost of medication and care.

Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by hereditary or acquired deficiency in the production of insulin by the pancreas. The result is increased concentration of glucose or blood sugar in the body. In addition, diabetes is a complicated disease that can cause malfunctions of the heart and kidneys. It is also a major cause of blindness.

This antidiabetic capsule from ampalaya can be attributed to two scientists of the Philippine Council of Health Research and development, an agency of the Department of Science and Technology (PCHRD-DOST) – Donata Aguila and Raquel Abulencia. The two scientists have been conducting research on medicinal plants to develop safe, effective, low-cost medicines from local sources.

Nutritionists now also recognize the importance of regularly including ampalaya in the diet to help non-diabetics avoid acquiring insulin deficiency. (E.F. Palapala, S&T Media Service)

Source: www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph

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