What are the benefits of eating bitter melon at night?
Disease description:
Frequently experiencing excessive internal heat, accompanied by oral ulcers and constipation, the doctor advised eating more bitter melon for dinner. May I ask, what are the benefits of eating bitter melon in the evening?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Health benefits of consuming bitter melon at night include:
1. Improving insomnia: Bitter melon has a heat-clearing effect, helping to remove internal heat and toxins, thereby alleviating insomnia caused by excessive liver fire and promoting better sleep.
2. Promoting digestion: The bitter components in bitter melon can stimulate gastric juice secretion, aiding in the digestion and absorption of food. Eating it in moderation for dinner can help relieve indigestion at night.
3. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Bitter melon is cool in nature and has the effect of clearing internal heat and detoxifying the body, providing relief for symptoms such as internal heat and mouth ulcers.
4. Antioxidant properties: Bitter melon is rich in vitamin C and various antioxidant substances, which can effectively remove free radicals, delay cellular aging, and enhance immunity.
5. Weight management and sleep improvement: Bitter melon is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, helping to increase satiety and reduce the desire for nighttime snacks. Additionally, the magnesium it contains helps relax nerves and improve sleep quality.
However, bitter melon is cool in nature and should not be consumed in excess by individuals with spleen or stomach deficiency and coldness, to avoid discomfort such as diarrhea.
