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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.

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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