Momordica charantia
A tropical fruit used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to support blood sugar balance and metabolic health.
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May interact with diabetes medications (hypoglycemia risk) and blood thinners.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery (blood sugar effects).
GI upset, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache. Seeds are toxic.
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