Cardamom has shown promising benefits for women, particularly in managing conditions like PCOS and prediabetes by improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, and balancing hormone levels.
Traditional use and emerging clinical evidence suggest cardamom may also support menstrual health and reproductive function, though more research is needed to confirm its full potential.
Effect of green cardamom on the expression of genes implicated in obesity and diabetes among obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a double blind randomized controlled trial
Cheshmeh, S., Elahi, N., Ghayyem, M., Mosaieby, E., Moradi, S., Pasdar, Y., Tahmasebi, S., & Moradinazar, M. (2022). Genes & Nutrition, 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12263-022-00719-6.
This study investigated the impact of green cardamom supplementation (3 g/day) alongside a low-calorie diet in obese women with PCOS over a 16-week period. The intervention group showed significant improvements in body measurements, blood sugar levels, and androgen hormones compared to the control group. Gene expression analysis revealed a downregulation of obesity- and diabetes-related genes (FTO, CPT1A, LEPR, LAMIN) and an upregulation of the beneficial metabolic regulator PPAR-γ. These findings suggest that green cardamom may support metabolic and hormonal balance in women with PCOS when combined with dietary changes.
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This study investigated the impact of green cardamom supplementation (3 g/day) alongside a low-calorie diet in obese women with PCOS over a 16-week period. The intervention group showed significant improvements in body measurements, blood sugar levels, and androgen hormones compared to the control group. Gene expression analysis revealed a downregulation of obesity- and diabetes-related genes (FTO, CPT1A, LEPR, LAMIN) and an upregulation of the beneficial metabolic regulator PPAR-γ. These findings suggest that green cardamom may support metabolic and hormonal balance in women with PCOS when combined with dietary changes.
Cardamom supplementation improves inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in hyperlipidemic, overweight, and obese pre-diabetic women: a randomized double-blind clinical trial
Kazemi, S., Yaghooblou, F., Siassi, F., Foroushani, R., Ghavipour, M., Koohdani, F., & Sotoudeh, G. (2017). Journal of the science of food and agriculture, 97 15, 5296-5301 . https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8414.
This clinical trial assessed the impact of cardamom supplementation (3 g/day for 8 weeks) in overweight, obese, and pre-diabetic women. The results showed a significant reduction in markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, including hs-CRP, hs-CRP:IL-6 ratio, and malondialdehyde levels. These changes suggest that cardamom may help lower the risk of complications linked to chronic inflammation and oxidative damage. Overall, cardamom appears to be a promising natural supplement for supporting metabolic and inflammatory health in pre-diabetic individuals.
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This clinical trial assessed the impact of cardamom supplementation (3 g/day for 8 weeks) in overweight, obese, and pre-diabetic women. The results showed a significant reduction in markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, including hs-CRP, hs-CRP:IL-6 ratio, and malondialdehyde levels. These changes suggest that cardamom may help lower the risk of complications linked to chronic inflammation and oxidative damage. Overall, cardamom appears to be a promising natural supplement for supporting metabolic and inflammatory health in pre-diabetic individuals.
Green cardamom plus low-calorie diet can decrease the expression of inflammatory genes among obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
Cheshmeh, S., Ghayyem, M., Khamooshi, F., Heidarzadeh-Esfahani, N., Rahmani, N., Hojati, N., Mosaieby, E., & Pasdar, Y. (2021). Eating and Weight Disorders, 27, 821 – 830. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01223-3.
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of green cardamom (3 g/day for 4 months) along with a low-calorie diet in 194 obese women with PCOS. The results showed significant reductions in inflammatory markers such as TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP at both the serum and gene expression levels. Improvements were also seen in androgen hormone levels and reproductive hormone balance. These findings support the anti-inflammatory and hormone-regulating benefits of cardamom in women with PCOS.
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This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of green cardamom (3 g/day for 4 months) along with a low-calorie diet in 194 obese women with PCOS. The results showed significant reductions in inflammatory markers such as TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP at both the serum and gene expression levels. Improvements were also seen in androgen hormone levels and reproductive hormone balance. These findings support the anti-inflammatory and hormone-regulating benefits of cardamom in women with PCOS.
