- Two new studies have found that consuming herbs and spices can help promote better cardiovascular health.
- One study found that adding herbs and spices to meals may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of heart disease.
- The other study linked spice supplements to lower cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Herbs and spices add more than just flavor to food. They also provide potential benefits for your health.
“Studies have shown positive health benefits when including herbs and spices in the diet, including anti-inflammatory [properties],” Kayla Kirschner, RDN, a nutritionist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, told Healthline.
“Chronic inflammation is associated with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more,” she continued.
At this week’s NUTRITION 2021 Live Online meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), scientists from Penn State University and Clemson University are scheduled to present findings from two studies that found benefits of herb and spice consumption for cardiovascular health.
One study found that adding herbs and spices to meals may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of heart disease. The other study linked spice supplements to lower cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
“This research will help us to evaluate dosage, usage, and short-term effects,” said Kirschner, who wasn’t involved in the new research. “Hopefully, future studies will provide evidence on long-term effects.”
Source: healthline