China and Australia study breakthroughs on bitter melon

China and Australia cooperated to decipher the mystery of bitter melon - a traditional fruit that can be the main ingredient for a new type of pharmaceutical treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Many people have mentioned the health benefits of traditional Chinese remedies, but there are also concerns that these drugs are not strictly analyzed and tested from an angle. science. Combining oriental medicine and Western medicine, Australia and China are currently analyzing the healing effects of traditional Chinese fruits - bitter melon (also known as bitter melon). By applying cutting-edge technology, researchers are able to decipher the mysteries of bitter melon, and can also find a basis for producing a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes. research process.

At least once a week Sharman Wong cooks a traditional Chinese dish made from the bitter melon that her grandmother teaches. She is also the one who gives advice to drink drinks from bitter melon to prevent disease. Currently her husband - a scientist working at one of Australia's largest medical research institutes - is studying the potential use of this small fruit.

According to Dr. Jiming Ye (Garvan Institute), Chinese medicine is a valuable and rich treasure to find new therapeutic therapies, including diabetes therapies.

The health benefits of bitter melon have been known 500 years ago in one of the most revered medical research scholars in China. Since then, the bitter melon has been used by Chinese healers to cool the body, enhance digestion and even brighten the eyes. But many people find bitter melons too bitter to eat. Researchers today are poring over ancient pages in the hope of finding clues to counteract diseases that are raging like diabetes. The Chinese government considers type 2 diabetes a slow-blasting bomb. It is estimated that by 2025, China will be the country with the most severe diabetes in the world. Four years ago, the Chinese government sent a delegation to Australia to look for new opportunities to treat diabetes.

Bitter melon (also called bitter melon) (Photo: pbase.com)

Professor David James is a cell biologist specializing in diabetes research at Garvan Institute (Sydney). He directed the team selected to collaborate with China to analyze the characteristics of bitter melon. He said: 'A lot of people think this idea is a bit strange. Some may even argue that the Garvan Institute has lost its mind. We are currently funded to equip two new devices. Most of our modern medicines are produced in this way. Atpirin and Metformin - one of the most commonly used medicines for diabetes treatment - are also of plant origin. '

A ton of misery has been used to study in detail the most basic components. Thanks to a high-powered microscope, the team was able to identify some new compounds that made muscle cells make an important reaction. Explosive discovery is actually the compound that causes muscle cells to absorb glucose .

Professor David James said: 'Before feeding the mice, we introduced this compound into their bodies. After feeding them, we found that glucose was removed from the blood in a significantly larger amount than normal mice. '

The most notable result is that there were no side effects in mice with type 2 diabetes. Research is undergoing first steps. Human body testing may be conducted within a year. But scientists hope that this naturally occurring compound can be made in the laboratory and provides the foundation for the production of new diabetes medications.

'We have received exclusive licenses for these molecules. Just like the fact that Edmund Hillary put the flag on the top of Everest, we are confident and proud of being the first people in the world to have these findings , 'said Professor David James.

For Benny Fan (Australian Medical Association - Australia) the potential advantages of bitter melon are not surprising. Over the past 25 years, he has always told patients that suffering is used to cure diseases.

According to Benny Fan: 'Suffering is not only useful for diabetics, but also for those who want to maintain slim physique, want to lose weight and also those with arteriosclerosis'.

500,000 Australian diabetics still need to take medicine or injections daily to regulate the rate of blood sugar. Cathy Samaris has been studying type 2 diabetes for more than a decade. She was always aware of the side effects that some patients suffered during treatment.

Cathy Samaris is an internal research specialist. She said: 'Some patients may feel nauseous, the rate of blood sugar is low, but the most dangerous is a stroke. Another big problem is a lot of drugs that make people gain weight while they are also struggling with their weight problems. '
Of course, prevention of type 2 diabetes is an ideal measure, the key is to lose weight and exercise. But with Joseph Skrzynski (investment fund Champ Private Equity) is still not enough.

'It happened five years ago and was totally unexpected to me. I lost the blood test results. I found an old one with a list of tests on it. I hissed, but then I found results that showed I had diabetes. It was a big shock for me and my doctor. '

Why is Joseph Shrzynski suffering from this evil disease still a mystery. He was never overweight, his family had no history of type 2 diabetes. He was often interested in investing in reckless business. But health has prompted him to invest capital for this project.

'This is similar to capital investment or fundraising in business in that we have to find different and ideal ways to solve things'.

But for all type 2 diabetics - those who are willing to rush to find bitter melons, researchers also emphasize warnings and the need to consult experts. medicine family.

Professor David James said: 'In general, with many natural products, I still think there are many things we do not know. Whether we advise people to use any type of treatment, a natural product or a doctor's prescription, there should be a scientific basis for that advice. '

Tra Mi (According to abc.net.au, the article was provided by Dr. Tran Manh Hung )