Fennel

Fennel/Nutrient Depletion:

  • ElectrolytesElectrolytes: Fennel has been traditionally used as a diuretic (159). In animal study, oral administration of fennel water extract resulted in diuretic and natriuretic effects (63). Fennel was found to increase water, sodium, and potassium excretion (63).
  • IronIron: In experimental study, fennel displayed iron ion-chelating activity (167).