Black Cumin Seed โShown to naturally Lowerโ Cholesterol, New Research Suggests
New Delhi, india – 2024/10/27 14:35:00โ IST – Individuals seeking natural methods to manage high cholesterol may find a surprisingโข ally inโ black cumin seed ( Nigella sativa), according โคto emerging research. Daily consumption of this ancient spice has demonstrated a measurable โฃimpact on reducing total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides, offeringโ a potential dietary intervention โขfor cardiovascular health.
High cholesterol affects approximately 94 million U.S. adults aged 20 or older,according to the Centers forโข Disease Control and Prevention,considerably โขincreasing the risk of heart disease,stroke,and other life-threatening conditions.โฃ While conventional treatments like statins are effective, manyโ individuals explore complementary and โคchoice approaches due to potential side โฃeffects โorโ a preference for holistic โwellness. โฃBlack cumin seed presentsโค a readily accessible and affordable option, backed byโข a growing body of scientific โขevidence,โ to support healthy โcholesterol levels as part โฃof a broader lifestyle strategy.
Studies indicate that compounds within black cumin seed,includingโ thymoquinone,possess potent antioxidantโ and โขanti-inflammatory properties. these properties contributeโข toโข improved lipidโฃ profilesโข by inhibiting cholesterol absorption in the gutโค and promoting it’s excretion. โคA 2023โ meta-analysis โpublished in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry โ reviewed multipleโ clinical trials and found โคconsistent reductions in cholesterol markers among โคparticipants who consumed black cumin seed oil or powder daily forโ a period of 8-12 weeks.
Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, โare currently conducting furtherโ investigations into the โฃoptimal dosage and long-term effects of black cumin seed supplementation.Preliminary findings suggest that even a modest daily intake – approximately one teaspoon of seeds or one tablespoon of โoil โค- can yieldโ noticeable โbenefits.
While black cumin seed shows promise,experts โemphasize it should not be considered a โreplacement for prescribed medications or a healthy โlifestyle.A balanced diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight remain crucial components of cholesterol management. Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions or those taking medicationsโฃ should consult โคwith their healthcare provider before incorporating blackโค cumin seed into their routine.
