Atlanta Health Update: Is Cardamom good for you? Doctor Explains | State

Know this: “…there’s nothing wrong in exploring natural ways for weight loss. And, the fact that this study from Texas A&M is showing some appetite reduction indications–this should be explored further! But, I do guide my patients to understand that eating 8-10 cardamom pods a day should not be their only approach to weight loss. Too much weight can lead to diabetes and other damaging chronic health conditions. Talk to your doctor and work with them to create a holistic approach to your weight loss goals. And, if you haven’t done so, please make sure that you’ve run a lipid panel and know your A1c levels.” Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine.

Beyond the News: Data from this study is likely to spur more natural health claims regarding the utility of cardamoms. These claims may be used by the sports nutrition and food industry to claim cardamoms as the next “superfood.”

Key Drivers in DeKalb County:

A new study by Texas A&M found that consuming cardamom may have a range of health and dietary benefits. The study extrapolated that cardamom helps in the reduction of inflammation and also increases “energy expenditure” and “fat mass reduction.”

• Recommended dosages for humans are at least “8 to 10 cardamom pods” per day.
• Cardamom was found to “modulate neural circuits” that regulate fat metabolism and reduce inflammation.

Takeaway: Keep in mind, that research was conducted on the mouse model, and proper trials in humans to satisfy the above claims have not been conducted.