Cumin powder aids digestion by increasing the activity of digestive proteins. Cumin powder may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Cumin is very dense in iron, providing almost 20% of your daily iron in one teaspoon. Free radicals are lone electrons that cause inflammation and damage DNA. Cumin powder contains antioxidants that stabilize free radicals.

Cumin powder improved early indicators of diabetes in overweight individuals, compared to a placebo. Cumin powder has also improved blood cholesterol in clinical studies. Concentrated cumin supplements have promoted weight loss.