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Oregano
Oregano/Nutrient Depletion:
Copper
Copper: Based on the tannin content of oregano, consumption of herbal teas or infusions around meals may inhibit absorption and bioavailability of copper (
80
).
Iron
Iron: In human research, oregano inhibited iron absorption (
199
). Based on the tannin content of oregano, consumption of herbal teas or infusions around meals may inhibit the absorption and bioavailability of iron (
80
).
Glucose
Glucose: In animal and laboratory research, oregano lowered blood sugar levels and had hypoglycemic effects (
78
;
43
;
44
). Other antidiabetic effects, such as inhibition of glycation, amylase, and aldose reductase, have been shown in vitro (
2
;
46
;
44
;
48
;
49
).
Lipids
Lipids: In hepatotoxin-treated animals, carvacrol normalized levels of total cholesterol, VLDL, LDL, and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, and free fatty acids (
164
). In human research, an aqueous distillate of Origanum onites resulted in improvements in LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein (a) (
87
).
Zinc
Zinc: Based on the tannin content of oregano, consumption of herbal teas or infusions around meals may inhibit the absorption and bioavailability of zinc (
80
).