ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal

Spices offer numerous health benefits due to their rich content of antioxidants, antiinflammatory compounds, and bioactive elements like polyphenols. While most research on spices applies generally (to adults or broad populations), many benefits are relevant to adolescent girls, who face unique health needs during puberty, such as supporting growth, managing menstrual health, boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, and preventing issues like iron deficiency anemia (common due to menstrual blood loss).