Caraway Seeds
Benefits of Caraway Seeds
- Digestion
- Form: Extract
- Where it's from: Western Asia, Europe and North Africa
What are Caraway Seeds?
Caraway is the seed behind the distinctive flavour of rye bread and sauerkraut, and it has a long history of use after meals in traditional European practice. The seeds contain essential oils, mainly carvone and limonene.
What does the research say about Caraway Seeds?
Caraway's essential oils have been studied in the laboratory for antispasmodic activity on smooth muscle, the kind found in the digestive tract. Caraway also has antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
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Why it's in GastroAid®
Caraway Seed can be used to manage GORD due to its ability to enhance digestive health through multiple mechanisms. The seeds and their essential oil contain bioactive compounds like carvone and limonene, which exhibit strong antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties.1,2,3 These compounds help relax muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, reduce stomach spasms, and alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia often associated with GORD. Caraway also supports gut health by modulating the balance of gut microbiota, reducing harmful bacterial overgrowth, and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria. Individuals with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition sometimes linked to GORD, may especially benefit from caraway due to these properties. Additionally, the antioxidant properties of Caraway, derived from phytochemicals like flavonoids, reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, protecting the gastric lining from irritation caused by acid reflux.3
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