Bitter Gourd - side effects !!!!!!

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I love Karela especially stuffed Karela. Chewing a leaf of Bitter gourd in the mornings is my child habit.

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I love Karela especially stuffed Karela. Chewing a leaf of Bitter gourd in the mornings is my child habit.

I too love stuffed Karelas in gravy, one of my favorite dishes ever ! In Mangalore we also make a curry along with what is locally known as Ambade or Amte Kai ( in Kannada) or Hog plums which is a delicacy...I have given the picture of Ambade below..


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I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I love Karela especially stuffed Karela. Chewing a leaf of Bitter gourd in the mornings is my child habit.

I too love stuffed Karelas in gravy, one of my favorite dishes ever ! In Mangalore we also make a curry along with what is locally known as Ambade or Amte Kai ( in Kannada) or Hog plums which is a delicacy...I have given the picture of Ambade below..



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Looks interesting, never tried though. But, bitter guard is quite common at our home. Did not know of its side effects. Good information.

Most of us tend to think that Bitter gourd ( Karela ) is health food. It no doubt has many benefits on our skin, hiar and health but according to some recent researches conducted, bitter gourd can have some side effects if taken in excess ...
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/side-effects-of-bitter-gourd/?ref=1

Thanks for introducing side effects of Bitter Guard. Till now I am think it has no side effects and very healthy for sugar patients. My Mother take it regular basis.

Most of us tend to think that Bitter gourd ( Karela ) is health food. It no doubt has many benefits on our skin, hiar and health but according to some recent researches conducted, bitter gourd can have some side effects if taken in excess ...
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/side-effects-of-bitter-gourd/?ref=1

Thanks Usha, this is quite an informative and well-researched article. I think this holds true for any edible item, anything consumed in excess can have negative effects on our system.

Very good information. I don't know till date that bitter gourd will not suitable for kidney patients. Thanks for the information usha mam.

Very good information. In fact even the best is not suitable for all and in all circumstances and in excessive quantity.

Even the best also if taken in excess will definitely have side effects. "Ati Sarvatre Varjayet.". Anything excess should be avoided.

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I love Karela especially stuffed Karela. Chewing a leaf of Bitter gourd in the mornings is my child habit.

I too love stuffed Karelas in gravy, one of my favorite dishes ever ! In Mangalore we also make a curry along with what is locally known as Ambade or Amte Kai ( in Kannada) or Hog plums which is a delicacy...I have given the picture of Ambade below..


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We get this here in Maharashtra too although it is eaten more along the coastal belt and are also called Ambade in Marathi, I have never tasted it though.

@Back to topic, anything in excess even if healthy will become harmful later on. So moderation is the key to everything including karela!

Bitter gourd, in Odisha we call it Kalara, is good if it is taken in fewer quantities if it is taken in larger quantity it can generate acidity. :whistle: :whistle:

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We get this here in Maharashtra too although it is eaten more along the coastal belt and are also called Ambade in Marathi, I have never tasted it though.

@Back to topic, anything in excess even if healthy will become harmful later on. So moderation is the key to everything including karela![/quote]

We use it with fish and prawn curry since it is sour and also make pickles out of it...I agree anything eaten in excess can be bad for your system..

I know about some of the side effects of bitter gourd, especially for pregnant women.
Consuming bitter gourd can be risky for an expecting mother. Bitter gourd juice contains momocharin, which is toxic and is the root cause of miscarriages.

Yes that I too knew that since Papayas esp raw papayas and bitter gourd are not recommmended for pregnant women during the early months of pregnancy...

I love Karela especially stuffed Karela. Chewing a leaf of Bitter gourd in the mornings is my child habit.

I too love stuffed Karelas in gravy, one of my favorite dishes ever ! In Mangalore we also make a curry along with what is locally known as Ambade or Amte Kai ( in Kannada) or Hog plums which is a delicacy...I have given the picture of Ambade below..



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Looks interesting, never tried though. But, bitter guard is quite common at our home. Did not know of its side effects. Good information.

Quite an alluring picture. Ambade is totally new delicacy in Andhra.