Health Effects of Spices — China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS)

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Ben-Nun, Liubov. (2019). Health Effects of Spices. . Beer-Sheva, Israel: Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

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Spices were widely used in Biblical times when they were considered valuable items forexchange and to be given as expensive presents for rulers and important people. There are more than 30 spices and herbs of global economic and culinary importance. Among the spices, black pepper, capsicums, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, saffron, coriander, cloves, dill, mint, thyme, sesame seed, mustard seed, and curry powder are the most popular worldwide.Positive health effects of spices have been studied continuously during long human history. The present researchindicates numerous positive health effects of spices.Spices protect role against chronic diseases. Their active compounds prevent and control CVDs, decrease blood pressure, lower plasma lipids, may help in diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, etc.), may act as antibacterial,are efficient in rheumaticdisorders, improve gastrointestinal symptoms, have antilithogenic influence, attributable to their hypocholesterolemic effect, are deworming, help in rhinitis and act as a cosmetic, and haveanticancer characteristics. However, consumption of spicy foodscan be associated with Inflammatory Bowel diseases,particularly in women, gastric cell exfoliation, mucosal microbleeding, postprandial fullness, epigastric pain, chronic dyspepsia, and history of fractures. High consumption of rice, high consumption ofchilli and consumption of high-temperature food are independent risk factorsforstomach cancer.Spices, as one of the most commonly used plant-based food additives may provide more than just flavors, but as agents that may prevent or even halt neurodegenerative processes associated with aging.A number of Biblical verses describe the useof spices. Over the years humans have recognized the many positive health benefits of theseancient vegetable products, although but some adverse side effects may also be experienced. Nevertheless, ancient spicesshould be included in the menu of human nutrition.

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Liubov_Ben-Noun_nun/publication/330541774_HEALTH_EFFECTS_OF_SPICES_Take_unto_thee_sweet_spices_stacte_and_onycha_and_galbanum_sweet_spices_with_pure_frankincense_Exodus_3034/links/5c4724f2458515a4c738870b/HEALTH-EFFECTS-OF-SPICES-Take-unto-thee-sweet-spices-stacte-and-onycha-and-galbanum-sweet-spices-with-pure-frankincense-Exodus-3034.pdf

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Ben-Nun, Liubov

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2019

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Ben Gurion University of the Negev

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Beer-Sheva, Israel

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