topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimNational dietary guidelines from several countries (eg, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) recommend the consumption of spices to lower sodium intake.The National Institutes of Health (NIH)–funded Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) healthy eating plan replaces salt with spices and herbs as a means to lower blood pressure without medication.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimIt was also demonstrated that salt intake was associated with regional metabolic activity in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) areas of the brain.The administration of capsaicin (chili pepper) in the Li et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claim(2013) To investigate whether spice (poly)phenols reduce GI and systemic formation of cytotoxic lipid peroxidation products and increase NO formation, thereby leading to improved endothelial vascular function n  = 11 men with type 2 diabetes RCT 2 test meals, 1 wk apart  Zhang et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimHerbs and spices have been used in various countries around the world for centuries.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimMethods: In this narrative review, we analysed data from the international literature on the effects of spice herbs (coriander, sage, mint, basil, rosemary, oregano and thyme) consumption on inflammation associated with metabolic syndrome in women.
evidence level4
citationWiniarska A (2026)
sourceThe Use of Spice Herbs May Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Improve the Quality of Life of Women with Metabolic Syndrome-A Narrative Review.
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimThe use of spice herbs as a nutritional strategy to prevent chronic inflammation is supported by a growing body of scientific evidence.
evidence level4
citationWiniarska A (2026)
sourceThe Use of Spice Herbs May Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Improve the Quality of Life of Women with Metabolic Syndrome-A Narrative Review.
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimLong-term studies conducted in larger populations of women with metabolic syndrome are required, as physiological differences, particularly those related to oestrogens, may result in sex-specific effects.
evidence level4
citationWiniarska A (2026)
sourceThe Use of Spice Herbs May Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Improve the Quality of Life of Women with Metabolic Syndrome-A Narrative Review.
topicOregano Oil Gut Health Meta-Analysis
claimBackground: Metabolic syndrome is a disorder characterised by the concomitant presence of obesity, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and insulin resistance.
evidence level4
citationWiniarska A (2026)
sourceThe Use of Spice Herbs May Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Improve the Quality of Life of Women with Metabolic Syndrome-A Narrative Review.