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Aid In Hair Care Sesame oil may have traditionally been used to improve hair health, according to a study published in the Pharmacognosy Reviews. The 2014 study conducted on the bioactive components of black sesame oil revealed that it may help retain the natural hair color and minimize hair loss. Furthermore, the anti-bacterial effects of gingelly oil can help eliminate the pathogens or foreign bodies that can attack your scalp or hair. [6] [7] May Help in Diabetes Management A pilot study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2006, found that adding sesame oil to the diet may help manage the plasma glucose levels in hypertensive diabetic adults. It may also be helpful in lowering high blood pressure in this same population. More research conducted on a larger sample is needed to support these initial findings. May Protect Heart Health Sesame oil is a heart-friendly oil because of its fatty acid content. According to research conducted and published in the study the “Effect of sesame oil on serum and liver lipid profiles in the rat”, the oil may lower bad cholesterol levels as it may contain a wide range of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including sesamol and sesamin. These fatty acids keep the cardiovascular system strong and the LDL cholesterol levels low, thereby preventing atherosclerosis. You may be better protected from a heart attack and stroke if you add the oil to your diet; however, more research is needed to substantiate these initial findings |
