The ancient spice that reduces bloating and could promote weight loss

Spices are recommended by many traditional medicines (such as Ayurveda) to relieve everyday ailments, prevent chronic diseases and generally improve health.

Cumin, an interesting spice for functional colopathy

Several scientific studies have therefore focused on this
cuminan oriental spice that is found in many preparations – such as curry or garam masala. This seed, from the plant Cuminum Cyminumis mainly used in powder form and flavors dishes with sauces, fish, meat, vegetables and pastries!

A Iranian study published in 2013carried out on 57 patients with functional colopathy, showed that taking 20 drops of cumin essential oil per day (Cuminum Cyminum) reduced symptoms of the disease – including bloating, abdominal pain and transit problems. Caution: It is important to seek medical advice before using this powerful essential oil. It is particularly prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as for hormone-dependent diseases.

Does cumin help you lose weight? I’m not sure…

A second studya little younger, as proven in 2015 Consuming cumin daily could help with weight loss. The researchers administered cumin powder capsules three times a day to 78 overweight patients for 8 weeks: at the end of the experiment, the volunteers’ body mass index (BMI) had decreased significantly.

So, is cumin the miracle spice for soothing your digestive system and shedding a few pounds? For American nutritionist Nicole Hopsecger, you have to stay grounded. Interviewed by the Cleveland Clinic, the health expert explains that certain studies lack scientific rigor (insufficient number of participants, etc.) and therefore it is difficult to attribute health properties to cumin with certainty. However, that doesn’t stop us from using it in cooking…

Source: Cleveland Clinic