There is no clear evidence that bitter melon is damaging to the kidneys.
Bitter melon is bitter in flavor and cold in nature. It belongs to heart, spleen and lung meridians. It has the function of removing heat and eliminating heat, brightening the eyes and detoxifying the toxin. It is used for summer heat and thirst, eye redness and swelling pain, sores and canker sores, sunstroke and so on. Bitter melon belongs to the cold products, some patients can not eat bitter melon, body spleen and stomach cold, Yang Qi deficiency should not eat bitter melon.
In addition, bitter melon contains a certain amount of carbohydrates and vitamins, which contains more bitter melon glycosides and vitamin C. Studies have shown that bitter melon glycosides have the effect of lowering blood sugar, enhance immunity, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and so on.
There is no clear evidence that bitter melon has a damaging effect on the kidneys. However, frequent consumption of raw bitter melon may lead to cold spleen and stomach, yang deficiency, so it is best not to overdose.
If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor promptly.