HEALTH BENEFITS OF STAR ANISE: EXPERT-CURATED SERVING SIZES AND HEALTH CONCERNS
Perspective from Leticia Soares
Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil
Possible Side Effects
- Star anise is considered safe, especially when used in the preparation of dishes. In the case of star anise tea, there are still few studies that assess its side effects. However, star anise may be toxic at high concentrations, particularly to the nervous system. In child its intake should be controlled, since there are more side effects at younger ages.
Quantity Recommendation
- In cooking star anise can be used whole or as a powder. The maximum recommended dose of star anise is one star per 200 cubic centimeters of water, also, star anise should not be boiled for more than 10 minutes. Star anise tea intake is not recommended during childhood and pregnancy due to the lack of studies to provide its safety.
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Perspective from Felicitas Bouche Ocampo
Nutrition Professor, Bachelor's Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Argentina
Possible Side Effects
- Star Anise may cause allergic reactions in infants, children and sensitive people.
- Star Anise may cause neurological and digestive symptoms in high doses or in sensitive people.
- High amounts of Star Anise may have estrogen-effects that may affect hormone sensitive people.
- Star Anise has medical contraindication during Warfarin therapy because it may potentiate its anticoagulant effects.
Quantity Recommendation
- Star Anise is safe if consumed in very small amounts as part of a balanced diet; it can be used as a culinary spice in order to give its liquoric flavor to daily menus such as soups, stews, baked goods, tea and more. It is not recommended in infants, children, pregnancy and during warfarin therapy. Anyway it is always better to consult a health practitioner to get personalized recommendations.
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