Evidence supporting the use of: Coriander
For the health condition: Fat Metabolism (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, where it is believed to support digestion and metabolic processes, including fat metabolism. In these traditions, coriander seeds and leaves are used to stimulate appetite, relieve digestive discomfort, and promote the processing of dietary fats. The rationale is based on the herb's reputed ability to enhance the activity of digestive enzymes and bile production, which are important for breaking down lipids.

However, scientific research specifically investigating coriander’s effects on fat metabolism in humans is limited and mostly preliminary. A small number of animal and in vitro studies suggest that coriander extracts may influence lipid profiles by reducing cholesterol or supporting lipid metabolism, but these findings are not yet robust or directly translatable to clinical recommendations for improving fat metabolism in humans. Thus, while coriander is traditionally used for this purpose, scientific validation is currently insufficient, and the evidence is best characterized as traditional with a low-to-moderate rating.

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