1, yes. Bitter gourd contains fatty acids, which can reduce weight if eaten raw, but it will be effective if you eat 2~3 slices raw every day. If cooked with boiling water or hot oil, the bitterness will be reduced and the taste will be accepted by most people, but some nutrients of bitter gourd will be lost.

2. Bitter food should not be eaten in excess, otherwise it will cause nausea, vomiting and other discomfort. Patients with stomach diseases and those with spleen deficiency or constipation should use it with caution, and pregnant women should not eat it.

Extended data:

1, bitter taste in bitter gourd can stimulate gastric juice secretion and promote appetite. Momordica charantia fresh juice contains momordicin and substances similar to insulin, which has the function of regulating blood sugar. Although bitter gourd is good for health, it is not suitable for people with stomach diseases or indigestion and pregnant women. If some people can't stand "bitterness", they can first blanch bitter gourd with water for one minute to reduce the stimulation of bitterness.

2. Bitterness is related to two components. One component is called amino acid, and about 20 kinds of amino acids have been determined internationally, all of which are bitter or similar to bitter taste. Secondly, bitter food contains a considerable amount of alkaloids, which may play a role in reducing inflammatory response in the body.

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