2023-04-16 18:22:00
Although cumin is used mostly as a spice to flavor food, it is clear that there are benefits behind it that few know regarding.
According to the Business Insider portal, cumin seeds are rich in iron, a necessary component to avoid suffering from this disease.
According to the aforementioned website, just a small spoonful of ground cumin contains 1.4 mg of iron, or 17.5% of the recommended daily allowance for adults. 15% of the world population suffers from iron deficiency anemia, caused by a lack of iron, an essential mineral for the body, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
In addition, according to a study by the United States National Library of Medicine, it was possible to show that a supplement that had a large amount of cumin improved the first indicators of diabetes in overweight people and that some components of this spice helped control blood sugar.
More benefits of cumin
The health and nutrition portal Mejor con Salud ensures that this herb has traditionally been used in natural medicine thanks to its antispasmodic and carminative action. In fact, according to the aforementioned portal, some research has shown the qualities of cumin to prevent gas. Likewise, its benefits have been proven to improve digestive transit.
It also contains estrogenic compounds that help treat osteoporosis. A 2011 study found that cumin inhibits the loss of calcium in the bones, preventing or delaying the onset of osteoporosis, as we have said before.
Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of cumin help to improve memory, in terms of the level of power and concentration.
Some even say that it helps slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and age-related memory problems, due to its ability to improve blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain.
In addition, its B and E vitamins support neural functioning and improve mental health. A study, also from 2011, highlighted how cumin improves memory and reduces stress.
When should you not eat cumin?
In the first place, it is suggested to avoid its intake or use in pregnant women, lactating women or children under eight years of age, since it can cause discomfort. Likewise, It is recommended not to use it with people who may have diseases such as gastritis.
It is also advisable to avoid its consumption if you suffer from allergies associated with this substance.
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