akshayxyz Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bitter-lauki-juice-can-kill-you-says-panel/articleshow/9019732.cms HYDERABAD: Do not drink your bottle gourd ('lauki' in Hindi, and 'sorakaya' in Telugu) juice if it tastes bitter, it could kill you. This recommendation comes after some investigation by an experts' committee. The death of 59-year-old scientist, Sushil Kumar Saxena, a deputy secretary in the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in New Delhi in June 2010, spurred an investigation into the effects of the consumption of bottle gourd juice that is bitter. A spate of other deaths relating to the same were also uncovered. This led to the formation of an experts' committee on the 'Safety of consumption of vegetable juices with special reference to 'lauki.' The committee was constituted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and held its second meeting in New Delhi on Sunday after it was formed this year in April. The scientist, Saxena, had reportedly followed the advice of a baba who had advocated the merits of 'lauki' juice on his television programmes, stating that it was good for curing diabetes, among other health benefits. Saxena consumed the bottle gourd juice, as a mixture with bitter gourd (Karela in Hindi, and Kakarakaya in Telugu). He was hospitalised soon after but died prior to any treatment there. His death was followed by reports of other deaths by the same cause. "Deaths from different parts of the country have been reported after some individuals consumed bottle gourd juice which was bitter. The advice would now be not to consume bottle gourd juice which is bitter," an ICMR scientist said. The expert committee that was formed by the ICMR will submit a report on their findings to the government next month. These results came after ICMR scientist G S Toteja called for information from clinicians who had treated lauki toxity cases, in a prescribed format. Members of the general public who had observed adverse effects after the consumption of the juice were also asked to submit their observations. Researchers with information on the benefits or toxic effects of lauki also submitted their work. After the committee submits its report, a campaign to create awareness on the harmful effects of consuming bottle gourd juice, if it is bitter, will be initiated, it is learnt. According to an ICMR scientist, further research is also being initiated on bottle gourd. Some national laboratories and universities are being identified for the purpose of conducting further research at the insistence of the ICMR. Several 'gurus' and ayurveda practitioners recommend the consumption of bottle gourd juice. This advice is followed by people who make the gourd juice at home, in a bid to control diabetes. It has however been found that gourds, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and melon may contain the chemical compound Tetracyclic Triterpenoid Cucurbitacin, which causes bitterness. This can be toxic and could prove fatal, especially if consumed in large doses.
akshayxyz Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 ^ agreed - proper Karela sabji with raw mango in it - served with tawa-roti and raita.---too good. Lauki is eatable only in form of sweets or kofta.
Aaku Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I like Lauki ki sabzi :icflove: Karela sucks :protest: Per juice????????A?@!?W@!!WQ?
WC2011INDIA Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I like Lauki ki sabzi :icflove: Karela sucks :protest: Per juice????????A?@!?W@!!WQ? I agree.
ganeshran Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Best vegetable is Bhindi Followed by Baingan. Aloo and Karela are
DomainK Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Lauki juice is actually very healthy. All dietitians suggest it for weight loss.
Aaku Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Best vegetable is Bhindi Followed by Baingan. Aloo and Karela are ALLOOOOOOOO ? :woah: are you like mad ? :bird:
akshayxyz Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 Lauki juice is actually very healthy. All dietitians suggest it for weight loss. Most of them must be fat themselves? I hate such dietitians.
DomainK Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Most of them must be fat themselves? I hate such dietitians. What gives you that idea?
Brainfade Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Most of them must be fat themselves? I hate such dietitians. The problems with these "natural" cures are several (a) Rarely do we know what the active ingredient is, why it is effective, and what possible side effects there are. It is usually faith-driven (if it is Ayurvedic/natural/organic, it must be good for you). How many times have I heard "It is ayurvedic; no side-effect." "Ghee is good for you ... no cholesterol ... it is given in ayurvedic preparations." (b) In addition to the active ingredient, the plant makes a multitude of proteins (e.g., trypsin inhibitors) & secondary metabolites to protect itself from herbivory etc. These "natural products" may have adverse effects; at times, we don't even know what unique secondary metabolites (=chemicals) are made by each plant species. © Adverse reactions are never attributed to these natural cures. For instance, when someone gets botulism from consuming honey (rare but documented), it is impossible to convince the faithful that the deadly pathogen came from honey.
urbestfriend Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 So when I go to buy vegetables next time or drinking a glass of fruit juice, I shall better have a list of what its ingredients are, what chemical it has,what kind of protein/secondary metabolities etc.
Brainfade Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 So when I go to buy vegetables next time or drinking a glass of fruit juice' date=' I shall better have a list of what its ingredients are, what chemical it has,what kind of protein/secondary metabolities etc.[/quote'] Exaggerating a bit, aren't we? It is about moderation. If you are constantly drinking bottles of the stuff uncooked, you are likely to get hit with acutely high concentrations of the metabolites, and that can be dangerous. Read the OP carefully.
ganeshran Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 ALLOOOOOOOO ? :woah: are you like mad ? :bird: I dont like Aloo anymore. Used to long time back but totally hate it nowadays except in Parathas. In my office cafetaria there is daily aloo in the North Indian Thali for the last one year. Even the sight of it makes me lose my appetite now.
DomainK Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I dont like Aloo anymore. Used to long time back but totally hate it nowadays except in Parathas. In my office cafetaria there is daily aloo in the North Indian Thali for the last one year. Even the sight of it makes me lose my appetite now. You need to watch more of Inzamam.
DomainK Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Kabhi mere haath k aloo khana :potstir: Marna hai usko?
ganeshran Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Kabhi mere haath k aloo khana :potstir: :nervous::nervous:
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