TOKYO / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new clinical study from Japan shows that black cumin seeds can be beneficial not only in the kitchen, but also for health. Taking black seed powder daily lowered cholesterol levels and could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a spice in cooking. But it is only recently that Western science has begun to examine the potential of this plant in more detail. A recent clinical study conducted by scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan has yielded promising results: daily consumption of five grams of black seed powder resulted in a significant reduction in bad cholesterol and an increase in good cholesterol in participants.
The study involved 22 participants who consumed the powder over a period of eight weeks, while a control group of 20 people showed no changes in cholesterol levels. These results suggest that black cumin could serve not only as a spice but also as a functional food to prevent cardiovascular disease. The researchers suspect that black seed may inhibit the formation of fat cells, based on experiments with cells grown in the laboratory.
However, the health benefits of black cumin are not without controversy. Previous studies have also shown positive effects on cholesterol levels, but some results have been questioned due to reliability concerns. Despite these controversies, interest in the potential health benefits of black seed remains high, particularly with regard to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Researchers plan to conduct further long-term studies to examine black seed’s effects on metabolism, particularly on insulin resistance and inflammatory markers. These future studies could help further deepen the understanding of black seed’s role in the prevention of lifestyle diseases.
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