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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Julia Musto

A sprinkle of thyme can provide major health benefits

  • Thyme offers significant health benefits, including boosting the immune system and combating harmful inflammation.
  • The common kitchen herb is rich in crucial vitamins such as A, B, and C, which support vision, reduce stress, and protect the body's cells.
  • It also contains essential minerals like iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium, contributing to bone and blood health.
  • As a flavone, thyme helps reduce cancer-causing inflammation, which is linked to various diseases and accounts for over half of global deaths.
  • Even a small sprinkle of thyme can provide these benefits, and its oil contains thymol, known for its antibacterial properties.

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