WEBVTT 00:00:03.268 --> 00:00:06.128 This fragrant complex vegetable, which is sold everywhere, is a precious medicinal herb for the heart. 00:00:06.888 --> 00:00:08.848 Dill is an antioxidant vegetable. 00:00:09.548 --> 00:00:13.308 Dill not only creates flavor for dishes but also contains many biological 00:00:13.308 --> 00:00:16.128 compounds such as flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins and vitamin C. 00:00:16.728 --> 00:00:20.268 These substances help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. 00:00:20.828 --> 00:00:24.648 A study published in the Journal of Pharmacognoscien Phytochemistry showed that, 00:00:25.008 --> 00:00:28.044 Dill sauce has the ability to reduce oxidative damage to liver and 00:00:28.044 --> 00:00:29.308 heart cells in experimental models. 00:00:29.308 --> 00:00:33.580 In addition, a study by the University of Warsaw, Ms. Lan published in 00:00:33.580 --> 00:00:36.865 Antioxidants, recorded that germinated dill seeds had about 60% higher 00:00:36.865 --> 00:00:38.508 polyphenol content than dry seeds. 00:00:38.848 --> 00:00:40.668 while increasing antioxidant capacity. 00:00:41.488 --> 00:00:42.868 3 outstanding benefits for cardiovascular health 00:00:42.868 --> 00:00:46.388 Nutrition studies record 3 main benefits of dill for health. 00:00:47.008 --> 00:00:48.708 1. Supports blood fat reduction 00:00:48.708 --> 00:00:52.939 The active ingredients anetho and flavonoids can help reduce LDL 00:00:52.939 --> 00:00:54.208 cholesterol and triglycerides. 00:00:54.928 --> 00:00:56.708 2. Protect circuit walls 00:00:57.068 --> 00:00:58.908 Dill essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties. 00:00:58.908 --> 00:01:03.648 3. Support sugar metabolism 00:01:03.648 --> 00:01:08.192 A 2021 study by Kerman University, Iran showed that fennel seed extract helps 00:01:08.192 --> 00:01:10.988 improve blood sugar in people with metabolic disorders. 00:01:11.908 --> 00:01:15.728 Experts recommend using dill in a diverse diet to support cardiovascular health.