Therapeutic Effect of Fennel Seeds in the Management of Obesity: Fennel Seeds in the Management of Obesity

Bareera Ghaffar; Umrah Zafar; Samara Qaiser Alvi; Arooj Fatima; Umar Ali Amjad; Rubia Malik; Ayman Latif; Arfa Younas; Sadaf Rasool; Hafiz Muhammad Naveed Sattar

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v8i2.1217

Authors

Bareera Ghaffar Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Umrah Zafar Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Samara Qaiser Alvi Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Arooj Fatima Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Umar Ali Amjad Department of Food, Safety and Quality, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Rubia Malik Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Ayman Latif Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan
Arfa Younas Department of Food, Safety and Quality, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Sadaf Rasool Department of Food, Safety and Quality, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Naveed Sattar Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University, Multan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i2.1217

Keywords:

Fennel Seeds, Obesity Management, Weight Loss, Lipid Metabolism

Abstract

Obesity is characterized by complex disorder associated with the accumulation of abnormal and huge amount of fat inside the body. Diabetes, metabolic problems and cardiovascular illnesses are only a few of the serious health hazards associated with obesity, a complex and multifaceted condition. Traditional treatments, especially those derived from herbal therapy, have drawn attention as supplemental approaches to obesity management. As popular herb in cooking and medicine, fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) have been shown to have probable health advantages, including helping people to lose weight. It is thought that fennel seeds' active ingredients, which include flavonoids, fiber, and essential oils, work in a variety of ways to prevent obesity. These include lipid metabolism changes, improved digestion, and appetite control. Fennel seeds may assist people lose weight by increasing feelings of fullness, enhancing fat burning, and controlling blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Furthermore, fennel's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities might provide metabolic health even more. Regardless of encouraging initial data, additional clinical studies are required to completely clarify the mechanisms and prove the effectiveness of fennel seeds in the treatment of obesity. This review examined the use of fennel seeds in the treatment of obesity, emphasizing both its traditional medical use and scientific foundation.

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