May Balance Blood Sugar Levels
Top 6 in Top 9 Health Benefits of Anise Seed
Some studies suggest that anethole, the key element in anise seed, may help control blood sugar levels when combined with a healthy diet. Anethole reduced high blood sugar levels in diabetic rats in a 45-day study by modifying the amounts of several important enzymes. Anethole also improved the function of insulin-producing pancreatic cells.
Another animal study found that anethole improved blood sugar levels in diabetic rats. Keep in mind that these experiments used a concentrated amount of anethole — far more than what is typically found in a serving of anise seed. More research is needed to determine how anise seed affects blood sugar levels in humans.
