Curious about the impact of cloves on your health? 🌱 This video dives into the benefits of consuming two cloves daily for seniors, providing vital information on how this simple spice may promote well-being.
Dr. Michael Kent highlights the fascinating ways cloves can support blood pressure, enhance blood sugar control, alleviate inflammation, and boost heart health. Research indicates that cloves contain eugenol, a powerful compound with significant health properties, and can aid seniors in managing various health issues as they age.
✔️ For seniors, cloves may support blood pressure regulation and improve circulation, especially after age 60.
✔️ Individuals with prediabetes or diabetes can find benefits in blood sugar control through regular clove intake.
✔️ The anti-inflammatory properties of cloves may help reduce joint stiffness and discomfort linked with aging.
✔️ Cloves also play a role in heart health and offer antioxidant protection to defend against cellular damage.
✔️ Notably, cloves can support digestive health through the promotion of gastric mucus production and digestive enzyme activity.
For scholarly references on clove benefits, check out these studies:
• Chaieb K, Hajlaoui H, Zmantar T, et al. Eugenol: antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Phytotherapy Research. 2018.
• Shan B, Cai YZ, Sun M, Corke H. Antioxidant capacity of cloves among common spices. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2019.
• Al-Snafi AE. Cloves increase gastric mucus production and digestive enzyme activity. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2020.
• Marchese A, Barbieri R, Coppo E, et al. Bioactive compounds in cloves reduce gas formation and support digestion. Molecules. 2021.
• Cai L, Wu CD. Clove compounds effective against oral pathogens. Journal of Dentistry. 2017.
• Kumar M, Singh P. Eugenol antimicrobial activity in oral care applications. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2019.
• Pal D, Banerjee S. Clove compounds inhibit odor-causing oral bacteria. Journal of Natural Products. 2018.
• Kim JH, Lee HJ. Clove extract improves insulin function and glucose metabolism in animal models. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2019.
• Pramod K, Ansari SH, Ali J. Eugenol demonstrates vasodilatory and cardiovascular protective effects. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. 2016.
• Gülçin İ. Anti-inflammatory compounds in cloves may reduce systemic inflammatory markers. Inflammation. 2020.
• Daniel AN, Sartoretto SM, Schmidt G, et al. Topical eugenol reduces localized inflammation. Phytotherapy Research. 2018.
• de la Torre JC. Improved cerebral blood flow supports cognitive function in aging. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 2019.
• Ahmad A, Khan A, Akhtar F. Eugenol shows antifungal activity against multiple fungal species. Mycoses. 2017.
• Multiple clinical case reports. High-dose eugenol associated with liver toxicity and adverse effects.
• Clinical pharmacology studies. Antiplatelet and blood-thinning effects of eugenol documented.
• Ernst E. Clove preparations in traditional and complementary medicine for throat and respiratory infections. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018.
Always consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes, particularly for seniors.
By Dr. Michael Kent | Senior Health