Black cumin
A Middle Eastern spice that boosts AMPK. Typical study dose is 1-2 g (about a quarter teaspoon) per day.
Also known as: Nigella sativa, black cumin powder
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Black cumin may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- High cholesterol1-2 g/day (about 1/4 tsp)
Meta-analyses of RCTs show significant improvement in cholesterol and triglycerides.
Source: How Not to Age
- High blood pressure1-2 g/day
Source: How Not to Age
- High blood sugar1-2 g/day
Source: How Not to Age
- Asthma
Source: How Not to Age
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Source: How Not to Age
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Source: How Not to Age
- Kidney stones
Source: How Not to Age
- Menopause symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
- Cognitive decline1/4 teaspoon/day
As little as a quarter teaspoon of ground black cumin seeds can have positive cognitive impacts in young and old
Source: How Not to Age
- High LDL Cholesterol1-2 g/day
Source: How Not to Age
- High triglycerides1-2 g/day
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Black cumin works at a cellular level.
- PromotesAMPK activation
- PromotesReduces body weight
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs found daily black cumin significantly improves weight loss
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1-2 g/day (about 1/4 tsp)for High cholesterol
Meta-analyses of RCTs show significant improvement in cholesterol and triglycerides.
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High blood pressure
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High blood sugar
Source: How Not to Age
- 1/4 teaspoon/dayfor Cognitive decline
As little as a quarter teaspoon of ground black cumin seeds can have positive cognitive impacts in young and old
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/day (about a quarter teaspoon)for Reduces body weight
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs found daily black cumin significantly improves weight loss
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High LDL Cholesterol
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High triglycerides
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High blood pressure
Source: How Not to Age
- 1-2 g/dayfor High blood sugar
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Black cumin
Sources
- How Not to Age