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The McCormick Science Institute sponsored Dr. Keith Singletary to author a series of scientific overview papers in Nutrition Today. These papers provide a review of the scientific research and potential health benefits for various spices and herbs.
October, 2025
This narrative review is intended to be a descriptive summary of the scientific literature on the effects in humans of spice interventions for improving mental health, specifically depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline, so as to clarify the current state of knowledge, identify knowledge gaps, and highlight areas for future research
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January, 2025
This review is a descriptive summary of the scientific literature on the effects of spice interventions on blood pressure in humans which clarifies the current state of knowledge, identifies knowledge gaps, and highlights areas for future research.
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July, 2024
This review is a descriptive summary of the scientific literature on the effects of spice interventions on glucose homeostasis in humans which clarifies the current state of knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps.
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May, 2023
An overview of the potential health benefits of dill by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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December, 2022
An overview of the potential health benefits of black seeds by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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September, 2022
An overview of the potential health benefits of sesame by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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April, 2022
An overview of the potential health benefits of anise by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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January, 2022
An overview of the potential health benefits of cardamom by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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August, 2021
An overview of the potential health benefits of bay leaf by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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June, 2021
An overview of the potential health benefits of cumin by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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November, 2020
An overview of the potential health benefits of saffron by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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July, 2020
An overview of the potential health benefits of vanilla by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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February, 2020
An updated overview of the potential health benefits of turmeric by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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January, 2019
An updated overview of the potential health benefits of cinnamon by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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April, 2018
An overview of the potential health benefits of basil by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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April, 2017
An overview of the potential health benefits of fenugreek by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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May, 2016
An overview of the potential health benefits of coriander by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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March, 2016
An overview of the potential health benefits of rosemary by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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January, 2016
An overview of the potential health benefits of thyme by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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August, 2014
An overview of the potential health benefits of clove by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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August, 2011
An overview of the potential health benefits of ginger by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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February, 2011
An overview of the potential health benefits of red pepepr by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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September, 2010
An overview of the potential health benefits of turmeric by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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June, 2010
An overview of the potential health benefits of oregano by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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February, 2010
An overview of the potential health benefits of black pepper by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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December, 2008
An overview of the potential health benefits of cinnamon by Dr. Keith Singletary.
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Dr. Keith Singletary Bio
Keith Singletary is Professor Emeritus of Nutrition in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. Dr. Singletary received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Microbiology from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois.
Nutrition Today helps nutrition professionals clear a pathway through today's maze of fad diets and cure-all claims by easy to read, authoritative reviews. Its peer reviewed articles are by leading nutrition and health professionals on the effects of different food and eating practices on health and quality of life. Lively, informative articles cover the most current and controversial topics, such as the role of bioactive food ingredients like probiotics in chronic diseases, sports nutrition, the food business, communicating nutrition, the politics of food, food in culture and news about people, meetings, and other events that affect the field.
2023 Compendium on the Health Benefits of Spices
