Why Dr Greger Has Stopped Eating This Spice!

If herbs and spices are so healthy for us why has Dr Greger stopped eating one of them and recommends we should also avoid this spice? Why do we need to be careful with some herbs and spices? What is estragole and why is it so concerning? Let's find out...

Studies
Estragole and methyl-eugenol-free extract of Artemisia dracunculus possesses immunomodulatory effects
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27761...

Effect of Artemisia dracunculus Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27097...

Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon): A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

Risk assessment of consumption of methylchavicol and tarragon: the genotoxic potential in vivo and in vitro
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19913...

Toxicological and mutagenic analysis of Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) extract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23010...

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DISCLAIMER
This information, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, studies, audio and other material contained in this video or youtube channel are for informational purposes only. No material on this channel is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment.

Dr Greger's YouTube Channel
   / nutritionfactsorg  

Dr Greger’s website
http://nutritionfacts.org/

Stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from www.videvo.net and Pexels https://www.pexels.com/