May Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation may be reduced by sesame seeds. Numerous chronic diseases, such as obesity, cancer, heart disease, and renal disease, may be impacted by long-term, low-level inflammation. Inflammatory indicators decreased by 51–79% in renal disease patients who had a daily diet of 18 grams of flax seeds and 6 grams of sesame and pumpkin seeds for three months.

Sesame seeds alone may have some anti-inflammatory effects, however, this study examined a variety of seeds, so this is debatable. However, sesame seed oil research in animals also points to anti-inflammatory properties. Sesamin, a substance present in sesame seeds and their oil, may be to blame for this.