Dill

Anethum graveolens (Dill) is a vegetable whose fruits (not commonly eaten) have traditionally been used for intestinal and feminine health. Limited evidence suggests improved glycemic control and lower LDL-C in people with metabolic disorders, but most therapeutic usages are still unexplored.

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What it is

Anethum graveolens (Dill) is a vegetable whose fruits (not commonly eaten) have traditionally been used for intestinal and feminine health. Limited evidence suggests improved glycemic control and lower LDL-C in people with metabolic disorders, but most therapeutic usages are still unexplored.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Glycemic Control (High Cholesterol)
  • Grade D: Blood glucose (High Cholesterol)
  • Grade N/A: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (High Cholesterol)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Dill

Quick Facts: Dill

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:3
  • Research Outcomes:27
  • Key Effect:High Cholesterol
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C1
D3
3 conditions Β· 27 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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C
Glycemic Control
Small Improvement
2 studies
small↑Improves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
5 studies
none
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
6 studies
↑Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Insulin
2 studies
↑Worsens
D
Blood glucose
No effect
5 studies
none
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
6 studies
↑Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
2 studies
↑Improves
?
Insulin
2 studies
↑Worsens
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
Heart Rate
1 study
↓Improves
?
Kidney Function
1 study
↑Improves
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
?
White Blood Cell Count
1 study
↑Improves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
5 studies
none
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
6 studies
↑Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
6 studies
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
2 studies
↑Improves
?
Insulin
2 studies
↑Worsens

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