Kamut: benefits, dosage, contraindications
Other name(s)
Khorasan wheat
Scientific name(s)
Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Selenium
Manganese
Chlorophyll
Indications
Scoring methodology
EFSA approval.
Cardiovascular diseases ✪✪✪✪✪
In a study of 22 healthy volunteers with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, consumption of KAMUT-based products resulted in a significant reduction in blood levels of total cholesterol (-4.0%), LDL cholesterol and led to a significant decrease in the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines: tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα, -34.6%), interleukin 6 (IL6, -23.6%), interleukin 12 (IL12, -28.1%) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, -10.5%), while no change was observed in the same patients after consuming the control products made from modern wheat. In another small, crossover, randomized, double-blind study designed to test whether an alternative diet based on organic Kamut products could provide additional benefits to patients suffering from acute coronary syndromes in secondary prevention, compared to a similar diet using modern wheat control products. The results show that the Kamut-based diet is effective in significantly reducing total cholesterol levels, LDL-C, blood glucose, insulin, ROS production (reactive oxygen species) and lipoperoxidation by monocytes and lymphocytes, and TNF-alpha, and in increasing magnesium levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes, compared to the control diet.
Posologie
By mouth: young shoots, seed, aerial parts
8 - weeks
powder, seeds, juice
Short-Term Hemodynamic Effects of Modern Wheat Products Substitution in Diet with Ancient Wheat Products: A Cross-Over, Randomized Clinical Trial
An Organic Khorasan Wheat-Based Replacement Diet Improves Risk Profile of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Characterization of Khorasan wheat (Kamut) and impact of a replacement diet on cardiovascular risk factors: cross-over dietary intervention study
An Organic Khorasan Wheat-Based Replacement Diet Improves Risk Profile of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Irritable bowel syndrome ✪✪✪✪✪
A study was conducted to investigate the effects of consuming Kamut-based products in people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Patients reported an improvement in IBS-related symptoms, such as a decrease in the intensity and frequency of abdominal pain, reduced bloating, and less fatigue. The inflammatory profile also improved with a reduction in cytokines, whereas no significant difference was observed after consumption of modern wheat products.
Posologie
By mouth: young shoots, seed, aerial parts
powder, seeds, juice
Type 2 diabetes ✪✪✪✪✪
A randomized, double-blind crossover trial aimed at testing whether an alternative diet with Kamut products or control wheat products could provide additive benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes. A reduction was reported in total cholesterol (-3.7%) and LDL cholesterol (-3.4%), insulin (-16.3%) and glucose (-9.1%), as well as a significant reduction in circulating levels of ROS (reactive oxygen species), vascular endothelial growth factor, and the interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL1Ra), compared with baseline. No significant difference compared with baseline was noted after the modern wheat intervention phase. Furthermore, a khorasan wheat-based diet resulted in a significant decrease in risk factors for vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, such as total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, cytokines indicative of inflammation, and a significant increase in antioxidant activity.
Posologie
Oral: young shoots, seed, aerial parts
powder, seeds, juice
Evaluation of antioxidative and diabetes-preventive properties of an ancient grain, KAMUT® khorasan wheat, in healthy volunteers
A khorasan wheat-based replacement diet improves risk profile of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): a randomized crossover trial
Fatty liver ✪✪✪✪✪
A study was conducted involving the consumption of Kamut-based products and modern wheat products by patients suffering from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. nnNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an accumulation of fat in the liver of people who do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol. nnConsumption of Kamut produced a significant improvement in several key blood markers, such as total cholesterol and liver function enzymes. In addition, a significant improvement in blood inflammation markers was observed in NAFLD patients who consumed Kamut-based products. nn
Posologie
Oral: young shoots, seed, aerial parts
powder, seeds, juice
Healthy aging ✪✪✪✪✪
Several studies show the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of a Kamut-based diet in subjects with cardiovascular risk. A single-blind randomized crossover trial of 20 young male athletes shows that consumption of Kamut-based products was associated with a significant reduction in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), which is involved in several diseases characterized by infiltration of monocytes and other immune cells, such as rheumatoid arthritis, thromboses... Consumption of the Khorasan wheat-based diet also resulted in a significant improvement in self-assessed health status. No statistically significant difference in sports performance parameters was observed between the two diets. Kamut therefore helps combat inflammation, which gives it anti-aging properties.
Posologie
Orally: young shoots, seed, aerial parts
powder, seeds, juice
Properties
Anti-inflammatory
Some studies have shown that consuming Kamut can significantly reduce metabolic risk factors such as total and LDL cholesterol, as well as blood glucose. In addition, an improvement in redox status, measured by a reduction in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and carbonyl levels, has been noted. Levels of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-6, interleukin-12, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor, have also been significantly reduced, highlighting the potential anti-inflammatory properties of Kamut. Kamut may offer benefits by reducing cardiovascular risk markers and improving the inflammatory profile.
Usages associés
Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effect of in vitro digested cookies baked using different types of flours and fermentation methods
A Khorasan wheat-based diet improves systemic inflammatory profile in semi-professional basketball players: a randomized crossover pilot study
Counteraction of oxidative damage in the rat liver by an ancient grain (Kamut brand khorasan wheat)
Role of cereal type and processing in whole grain in vivo protection from oxidative stress
Hypoglycemic
Studies on the ancient KAMUT khorasan wheat have revealed significant antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties. Participants who followed a diet based on KAMUT products showed a notable reduction in body fat and insulin levels, as well as an increase in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) levels, an essential omega-3 fatty acid.nnThese results suggest that consumption of KAMUT could be beneficial in preventing type 2 diabetes and in reducing associated risk factors, due to its effects on glucose metabolism and its antioxidant properties.nn
Usages associés
Antioxidant
A study showed that Kamut bread offers better protection against oxidative stress compared to modern durum wheat bread. This protection is attributed to both enzymatic activities and non-enzymatic antioxidants present in the liver. Kamut demonstrated a superior ability to favorably modulate markers of oxidative stress.nnSourdough fermentation of Kamut bread also showed an increase in readily extractable phenolic compounds, which may contribute to the protective effect.nnThese results suggest that incorporating Kamut bread into the diet could provide superior antioxidant benefits, which is relevant for the prevention of diseases related to oxidative stress.nnFurthermore, young shoot extracts may also have antioxidant activity due to their chlorophyll content.nn
Usages associés
Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effect of in vitro digested cookies baked using different types of flours and fermentation methods
Counteraction of oxidative damage in the rat liver by an ancient grain (Kamut brand khorasan wheat)
Role of cereal type and processing in whole grain in vivo protection from oxidative stress
Safe dosage
Adult: 3 g - 100 g
No standardized dosages; refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
