August 2, 2025 – India: With pharmacy shelves flooded with herbal wellness aids, cold-pressed karela juice is making waves as a natural support for diabetics.
Brands like Vansaar Karela Jamun Juice are leading the charge, offering blends with bitter gourd and jamun seed extract — two ingredients long revered in Ayurvedic medicine.
“It’s not a substitute for insulin, but consistent use of karela juice has shown mild improvements in glucose control,” says holistic nutritionist Dr. Aarti Desai.
The juice contains Polypeptide-P, an insulin-like compound found in bitter gourd, and Jambolin, a bioactive found in jamun seeds that may reduce glucose absorption.
When consumed twice daily — usually 30ml before meals — users report better digestion, boosted energy, and some relief in sugar fluctuation levels.
Should You Use Karela Juice for Diabetes Management?
Experts urge users to combine it with medication and lifestyle changes. It’s ideal as a complementary option — not a cure. Look for GMP-certified brands and verify ingredient transparency, report TOI.
Meanwhile, trends show diabetics gravitating toward acupressure tools like the LI4 Sugar Control Clip, though clinical evidence remains limited for these accessories.
“Natural solutions are great — as long as people don’t see them as replacements,” warns diabetologist Dr. Sameer Kulkarni.
FAQ section
Can karela juice reverse diabetes? A: No, but it may help manage blood sugar when used alongside medication and lifestyle changes
