"Black cumin is regularly added to Indian dishes to boost flavour, providing an extra richness to creamy sauces. Now, researchers have discovered it does more than just taste good - it appears to have anti-obesity properties, too. A clinical trial has found the ingredient can inhibit the formation of fat cells and improve cholesterol levels. And scientists say it could be used as a 'functional food' to prevent diseases linked to being chronically overweight."
"For their study the researchers, from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, recruited 42 participants with elevated cholesterol levels. They found that those who were asked to consume 5g - roughly a tablespoon - of black cumin seed powder daily for eight weeks showed significant reductions in blood triglycerides (fat), 'bad' cholesterol and total cholesterol levels compared to the control group. Meanwhile, levels of their 'good' cholesterol increased."
"'It was so gratifying to see black cumin comprehensively demonstrate actual, demonstrable blood lipid-lowering effects in a human trial.' The group also performed cellular experiments to understand the processes involved. They found that black cumin seed extract inhibited adipogenesis - the formation and maturation of fat cells. 'This study strongly suggests that black cumin seeds are useful as a functional food for preventing obesity and lifestyle-related diseases,' Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa said."
A clinical trial in Japan gave 42 participants with elevated cholesterol 5 g daily of black cumin seed powder for eight weeks. Participants showed significant reductions in blood triglycerides, LDL ('bad') cholesterol, and total cholesterol, while HDL ('good') cholesterol increased. Cellular experiments demonstrated that black cumin seed extract inhibited adipogenesis, reducing formation and maturation of fat cells. These changes are associated with lower risk of heart problems and premature death. The findings suggest black cumin seed could function as a functional food to help prevent obesity and lifestyle-related diseases and may aid diabetes patients by improving insulin resistance.
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