Volume : 13, Issue : 06, June – 2026

Title:

SPICE BLEND INTERVENTION –AN APPROACH TO DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Authors :

J. Annapurna*, K Susmitha, R Kusuma

Abstract :

Diabetes has become a dreadful lifestyle disorder over a period of time. Extensive research signifies the importance of combination therapies, spice therapy in specific. The present study aims at developing a spice blend using four seed spices, one rhizome and one non-conventional oilseed. These ingredients were proven to be containing phyto chemicals and bioactive principles known to work in managing and controlling many lifestyle diseases and disorders.
A blend of fenugreek (trigonella foneum ),dry ginger (gingiber officinale), black pepper (Piper nigrum ), ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi ) , flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum ) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) was used after roasting and powdering. Subjects were chosen from pre diabetic and diabetic groups in an age group of 45-75 years. A daily intake of 5 gms two times/day was recommended for six weeks period. Results revealed decreased blood glucose( fasting, post-prandial and glycosylated haemoglobin).
Subjects have expressed that other related symptoms such as flatulence, constipation, heaviness and inertia were relieved along with significant weight loss. Pharmacokinetic studies have been done on individual spices and also for the blend for a better understanding of ADME properties, which is very important for understanding the glucose-lowering capacity of the blend.

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