Oregano
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Oregano, based on research from longevity science.
- Antioxidants
A single teaspoonful of dried oregano could double the antioxidant power of a whole-wheat pasta meal from 150 to over 300 units.
Source: How Not to Die
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Oregano may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- DNA Damage
At the highest dose, oregano reduced chromosome damage from radioactive iodine by 70 percent. Researchers concluded oregano may act as a potent radioprotective agent.
Source: How Not to Die
Reduces Risk Of
- Cervical Cancer
Oregano showed anticancer activity against cervical epithelial carcinoma HeLa cells (Berrington & Lall 2012)
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Oregano works at a cellular level.
- PromotesProtects DNA from radiation damage
Origanum vulgare extract showed radioprotective effects against genotoxicity induced by iodine-131 in blood cells (Arami et al. 2013)
- PromotesActivates Nrf2
Food extracts such as coffee, turmeric, rosemary, broccoli, thyme, clove and oregano strongly induce Nrf2-mediated SR.
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1 teaspoon per mealfor Antioxidants
A single teaspoonful of dried oregano could double the antioxidant power of a whole-wheat pasta meal from 150 to over 300 units.
Source: How Not to Die
Recipes with Oregano
Sources
- How Not to Die
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity