Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 38 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 4 |
| Insulin Index | 45 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips Affects Your Health
Testosterone 3% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 20% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 47% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 2% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Insomnia
magnesium + vitamin b6. Tryptophan→serotonin→melatonin. Magnesium calms NMDA receptors. B6 is cofactor for serotonin synthes.
Iron 11% DV
11% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 20% DV
20% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 126.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% DV |
| Sodium | 11.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 84.0 mg | 6% DV |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% DV |
| Magnesium | 85.0 mg | 20% DV |
| Phosphorus | 99.0 mg | 8% DV |
| Potassium | 608.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin C | 88.0 mg | 98% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 47% DV |
| Folate | 128.0 µg | 32% DV |
| Vitamin A | 87.0 µg | 10% DV |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% DV |
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