The origins of sesame seeds can be traced back to Africa, some 3,000 year ago. This flowering plant can be found in tropical countries all over the world. Sesame, or gingelly, oil is not as well-known as other vegetable oil.
It is far superior to other oils of this type in terms of nutritional value and health benefits. Sesame oil is produced in a cost-effective manner due to the extraction of sesame seed oil. The oil is becoming more popular in the commercial market as a substitute for other vegetable oils such as sunflower.
Sesame oil is useful for more than just cooking. This oil has many benefits, including improving your health. This oil is a good source of polyphenol antioxidants, vitamins E and K as well as lignans. These antioxidants help to manage various diseases and health conditions. Sesame oil has 10 practical health benefits.
1. Improve Blood Sugar Regulation
Nearly 30 million Americans have a blood sugar disorder called diabetes. A diet rich in refined carbohydrates can lead to a decrease in insulin sensitivity. Diabetes develops as the pancreas’ ability to regulate insulin release is lost.
The American Journal of Medicine published a study that suggests consumption of sesame oil can help regulate blood sugar levels in those with type-2 diabetes.
The study divided 300 diabetics into three groups to test sesame oil’s efficacy in managing blood sugar levels. One group took diabetes medication to control the disorder. The second group only used sesame oils, while the third group combined medication with sesame oils. A control group of healthy individuals was added to the study, who were instructed to cook with sesame oil.
The study was conducted by researchers for a period of 8 weeks. The results showed that the group who used both oil and medication saw an improvement in their blood sugar control.
