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Formulation of Health Drink using Cucumber, Bottlegourd and Tulsi for reducing Serum Uric Acid in Individuals with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Banani Ray Chowdhury, Subhadwip Dey, Abichal Chattopadhyay, Prasanta Kumar Biswas, Sampurna Roy
Abstract:
Bottlegourd (Lagenaria siceraria) and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) are medicinal vegetables used as low-calorie food and are rich sources of minerals and vitamins. They can control various diseases including Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (FLD), urinary problems, kidney disorder, heart related diseases, pancreatic problems in addition to their diuretic and antioxidant activities. Body weight, hepatic steatosis, and oxidative stress indicators can all be decreased by it. Even cardiovascular problems and blood pressure fluctuations are claimed to be relieved following a regular intake of bottlegourd juice for about 4-6 months (Kothari and Rakshak, 2005).