What are the health benefits of Coriander? It’s a high antioxidant rich herb that can help fight off free radicals in the body and fight off infections. There are animal studies that have shown that coriander seeds can help lower blood sugar levels by promoting enzyme activity which helps to remove sugar from the blood.
What are the health benefits of Coriander? iStock-photo credit: Yana Boiko
Immune Health
Some of the antioxidant compounds that are in coriander are terpinene, quercetin and tocopherols and these have immune boosting properties. There was a test tube study that showed that the antioxidants in coriander seed extract lowered inflammation and slowed the growth in lung, prostate, breast and colon cancer.
Gut Health
Studies have shown that oil extracted from coriander seeds can promote positive gut health. There was an 8-week study in 32 people where they took 30 drops of coriander herbal medication about 3 times daily. The result of this was decreased bloating and abdominal pain compared to the placebo group.
Lowering Cholesterol Levels
There were numerous studies that revealed that cholesterol levels significantly decreased when rats were given coriander seeds. Numerous studies show that coriander oil has been used in antibacterial formulations to fight off food borne illnesses and hospital infections.
The Bottom Line is the health benefits of coriander is positive gut health, and it has a high antioxidant effect which can help fight off free radicals in the body. And the result of this is lowering the risk of chronic health diseases and foodborne illnesses.
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