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In today’s fast-paced world, due to poor lifestyle, unbalanced eating habits and lack of physical activity, problems like obesity and diabetes (sugar) are becoming a common epidemic in the country and the world. To control their increasing weight and keep blood sugar level under control, health conscious people these days resort to various home remedies and natural beverages. One of the most popular and centuries-old remedy is to drink ‘Bottle Gourd Juice’ on an empty stomach in the morning. There is a common belief among people that drinking bottle gourd juice leads to rapid weight loss, detoxifies the body and diabetes comes under complete control. However, do you know that drinking bottle gourd juice daily without thinking and without following the rules can prove to be a dangerous curse instead of a boon for health? Let us know in detail what is the truth of consuming bottle gourd juice in terms of reducing weight and sugar and what the scientific and medical facts related to it say.
#1. Is bottle gourd juice really effective in weight loss and controlling diabetes?
In both Ayurveda and modern nutrition science, bottle gourd is considered a very nutritious, low-calorie and water-rich vegetable. Dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B, iron, potassium and antioxidants are found in abundance in bottle gourd. This is the reason why when a person drinks bottle gourd juice in balanced quantity, the stomach feels full for a longer period, cravings for frequent meals are reduced and calorie intake remains controlled. Additionally, it has a very low glycemic index (GI), which prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar. This is why if consumed properly, it can prove helpful in weight and sugar management.
#1. Deadly dangers of drinking bitter bottle gourd juice: fear of toxicity and food poisoning.
Along with the benefits associated with bottle gourd juice, there is also a very scary and dangerous aspect to it, about which everyone should be aware. Many times people unknowingly or without paying attention to the taste, extract the juice of Bitter Bottle Gourd and drink it. According to health experts and doctors, bitter gourd contains a highly poisonous natural compound called ‘Cucurbitacins’. This toxin is so dangerous that its consumption can cause severe food poisoning, vomiting and diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, internal bleeding and even multi-organ failure. Such cases have come to light in many hospitals of the country where people’s lives were in danger due to drinking bitter juice.
#1. Important precautions and rules to be taken before drinking bottle gourd juice
If you want to include bottle gourd juice in your diet for weight loss or to control sugar, then it is mandatory to follow some very strict rules. The first and most important rule is that before extracting the juice, cut a small piece of bottle gourd and taste it to see whether it is bitter or not. If bottle gourd seems even slightly bitter, throw it away immediately, do not make juice out of it at all. Apart from this, never mix bitter juice of other vegetables or things containing chemicals in bottle gourd juice. Always drink juice only after extracting it fresh, because there is a risk of bacteria growing in stored juice which can spoil the digestive system.
#1. Avoid blindly adopting home remedies without doctor’s advice.
Nowadays, many types of weight loss tips go viral on social media and YouTube, which people adopt in their daily routine without thinking. Doctors say that the nature and needs of every body are different. If you already have kidney disease, serious digestive disorders or low blood pressure, then drinking bottle gourd juice daily without the advice of a dietician or doctor can be harmful for you. Natural things are beneficial only when they are consumed in the right quantity, in the right method and with complete caution. Therefore, always give priority to medical guidance in health related matters.