Cumin

Cumin/Nutrient Depletion:

  • GlucoseGlucose: Based on animal study using diabetic models, cumin (42) or a methanolic extract of cumin (41) resulted in a reduction in blood glucose. In healthy rabbits, cumin decreased the area under the glucose tolerance curve and the hyperglycemic peak during an oral glucose tolerance test (81). In animal study, a combination of essential oils from various spices, including fenugreek, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, etc., decreased circulating glucose levels (45).
  • IronIron: Based on animal study, a cumin beverage extract increased iron absorption (109). Based on animal study, a diet containing 10% Cuminum cyminum fruits resulted in anemia (84).
  • LipidsLipids: Based on animal study, cumin may decrease levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (55; 71; 54; 42).
  • ProteinProtein: Based on animal study, a diet containing 10% Cuminum cyminum fruits resulted in decreased total protein and albumin levels (84).