NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS UNCOVER THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BAY LEAF
Health tips from the experts
“The enzymes in bay leaves can help calm indigestion” - Hannah Purtle, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
“Cook soups and lentils with bay leaf for improved digestion” - Michael Colangelo, Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition
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Benefits by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- Due to bay leaf fibers and polyphenols may improve digestive health.
- Bay leaf has a high content of ion, calcium, magnesium and vitamin K important nutrients for bone health.
- A phytonutrient in bay leaf called parthenolide may help fights inflammation.
Side effects by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- Individuals taking blood thinners and warfarin should be careful with bay leaf intake due to high amount of vitamin K.
- Excessive consumption may cause slippiness and drowsiness.
Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- I would recommend 3 to 5 leaves of bay leaf per day to be used as spice in cooking preparations. Thus, can enhance the preparations with vitamins C, A and E plus minerals as zinc, iron, manganese, calcium etc.
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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual nutritionists, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.