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Sumac

Accumulating evidence supports sumac's antibacterial, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anticancer effects, with toxicity studies indicating it is very safe for human consumption.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
290Calories
5gProtein
70gCarbs
7gFat
20gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Flavonoidstanninspolyphenolic compoundsorganic acidsmalic acidgallic acidquercetinkaempferolβ-caryophylleneα-pyrene.

Best for these goals

Antioxidantanti-inflammatoryantimicrobialantidiabeticcardioprotectiveneuroprotectivepotential anticancer effects.

How to use it

Powdered dried fruits (spice), culinary additive, infusions

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Toxicity studies suggest sumac is very safe for human consumption with little toxicity; general caution is advised. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution.
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