Kamut (Khorasan Wheat) — Evidence-Based Food Profile | Designed Nutraceuticals
Kamut (Khorasan Wheat)
Ancient wheat variety (Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum) with 20-40% more protein than modern wheat and higher selenium, zinc, and magnesium content. RCT evidence shows Kamut reduces LDL cholesterol, blood glucose, and inflammatory markers compared to modern wheat. Some wheat-sensitive individuals (non-celiac) tolerate Kamut better due to different gluten structure.
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Conditions studied
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Documented benefits
Moderate
Evidence level
Food
Classification
Key Benefits
- Higher protein than modern wheat -- better amino acid profileEstablished
- Selenium -- highest of common grains; thyroid function, antioxidant defenseEstablished
- Reduces LDL cholesterol and blood glucose vs. modern wheat (RCT evidence)Moderate evidence
- Reduces inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-alpha) vs. modern wheatEstablished
- Zinc -- immune function, testosterone, wound healingEstablished
- Magnesium -- insulin sensitivity, muscle relaxationEstablished
- Better tolerated by some wheat-sensitive individuals (non-celiac)Established
Relevant Conditions
Food Sources
- Kamut berries (cooked whole grain)
- Kamut flour (bread and pasta)
- Kamut pasta
- Puffed Kamut cereal
Cautions & Interactions
CONTAINS GLUTEN -- not suitable for celiac disease. Not a substitute for gluten-free diet in celiac. Some non-celiac wheat-sensitive individuals may tolerate better -- individual response varies. Phytic acid -- soak before cooking.
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