Can bitter melon lower blood pressure?

Bitter melon does not lower blood pressure, which needs to be managed through diet and exercise as well as medication. Bitter melon is a kind of food and has no role in treating diseases, so you cannot use bitter melon to treat high blood pressure. Bitter melon is rich in vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, as well as potassium, copper, magnesium, iron, zinc and other minerals, moderate consumption is beneficial to health. Bitter melon also contains more crude fiber, can help digestion, and low sugar content, even diabetic patients can be moderate consumption. Hypertensive patients need diet and exercise management, low-salt and low-fat diet, and increase aerobic exercise daily. Meanwhile, take antihypertensive medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as hydrochlorothiazide, nifedipine and so on. If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor promptly.