Sesame Seed

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Sesame seeds come from the plant Sesamum. Supplementation may have antioxidant effects and could improve cardiovascular health.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Sesame oil may improve glycemic control in women with steatotic liver disease

In this 12-week randomized control trial in 60 women (ages 20–50) with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and overweight or obesity, eating sesame oil daily improved several biomarkers of glycemic control.

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