May Improve Blood Pressure

In a short trial involving 30 individuals, it was shown that taking a capsule containing 2.5 grams of sesame seed meal twice daily for four weeks resulted in a substantial reduction in systolic blood pressure (the highest number on a reading), but a placebo group showed no changes. In addition, a comprehensive review of the literature on the effects of sesame seeds on blood pressure discovered that blood pressure significantly decreased in five out of seven clinical investigations. However, the researchers pointed out that further study with more robust methods was required to support these preliminary findings.

Unhulled sesame seeds in three tablespoons (30 grams) contain 3.5 grams of fiber or 12% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI). Eating sesame seeds frequently may help you improve your fiber intake because the average American barely consumes half of the RDI for fiber. It is commonly recognized that fiber promotes good intestinal health. Additionally, mounting research indicates that fiber may help lower your chances of developing heart disease, several malignancies, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.