Sesame is known as an elixir for longevity in many countries from ancient times including ancient Egypt. In Japan, sesame is often used in various dishes. It is also a very important ingredient for the Buddhist vegetarian diet. The effects of sesame were even found in the oldest Japanese medical literatures.
 Sesame is full of vitamins, minerals and omega 6 fatty acids. The key nutrition in sesame is “Sesame Lignan” which is also known as sesame’s antioxidants and a group of flavonoid. The major compound of sesame lignan is “Sesamin”. It reaches the liver while other antioxidants are normally used up before reaching the liver. Inside the liver it works to help the liver function. “Sesamin” removes free radicals, which cause fatigue, aging and variety of diseases. “Sesamin “ protects Vitamin E from free radicals, and Vitamin E can work as antioxidant all over the body. Sesamin is not accumulated in the body. We recommend you eat even just a small amount of sesame everyday.
“Sesamin” also reduce bad cholesterol (LDL). |
