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The effect of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) on the metabolic syndrome: Narrative review

Yahyazadeh, R., Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar, M., Razavi, B.M., Karimi, G. and Hosseinzadeh, H. · Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences · 2021

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Abstract

This narrative review summarises evidence that Elettaria cardamomum and its constituents improve components of the metabolic syndrome — insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, inflammation and obesity — through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

Referenced for these plants

CardamomGreen cardamomsmall cardamomtrue cardamom“elaichi” Note: Not the same as black cardamom — that one is smokier and used differently in cookingElettaria cardamomum

How to cite

Yahyazadeh, R., Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar, M., Razavi, B.M., Karimi, G. and Hosseinzadeh, H (2021) 'The effect of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) on the metabolic syndrome: Narrative review', Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 24(11), pp. 1462-1469. doi:10.22038/IJBMS.2021.54417.12228

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