Polypeptide-P

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Also known as: Vegetable Insulin

Description

Polypeptide-P is a dietary Protein that is chemically similar to Insulin.

Health Benefits of Polypeptide-P

Metabolism

Polypeptide-P may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus by substituting for Insulin. ^[1]

Immune System

Polypeptide-P may inhibit Herpes Simplex Viruses.

Dietary Source of Polypeptide-P

Vegetables

The primary (probably the only) dietary source of Polypeptide-P is (unripened) Bitter Melon.

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