Whole cumin seeds aids digestion by increasing the activity of digestive proteins. Whole cumin seeds may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Cumin seeds 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 seeds contains antioxidants that stabilize free radicals.

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