Sesame seeds

Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds

The number of health benefits provided by sesame seeds is huge. The most important of them are:

• Diabetes prevention
  High content of magnesium and other important nutrients allows sesame to prevent diabetes and improve plasma glucose in those who suffer from this disease.
• Normalizing blood pressure
  Magnesium is one of the key elements that lower blood pressure.
• Lowering the level of cholesterol
  Sesame seeds contain phytosterols, a healthy plant-derived type of cholesterol that reduces the level of harmful cholesterol in your body and help protect your arteries and strengthen your cardiovascular system. The content of phytosterols in these seeds is the highest among all similar foods.
• Improves digestion
  These seeds are a very rich source of healthy fiber that safely cleanses your intestines.
• Improves the condition of skin and hair
  Due to high zinc and calcium content, the seeds promote skin health as well as strengthen hair and nails.
• Relief for rheumatoid arthritis pain
  High content of copper allows the seeds to reduce swelling and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. This particular nutrient also helps lysyl oxidase (an enzyme which is essential for linking elastin and collagen) to stay active, thereby reducing the risk of developing arthritis and other conditions that affect joints.
• Osteoporosis prevention
  Sesame seeds contain a great deal of highly absorbent calcium and zinc. These elements are essential for bone health and reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis in elderly people.
• Cancer prevention
  Numerous nutrients contained in sesame seeds support various systems of your body and decrease the risk of developing some cancers, especially bone and lung cancer.
• Liver protection
  Sesamin, a unique nutrient contained by sesame seeds, protects your liver from harmful effects of oxidation.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz