The efficacy and function of black sesame, nourishing the skin and losing weight

Black sesame is praised as a nourishing holy product with excellent health benefits. It has a nourishing effect on our five internal organs. What we often talk about is the hair nourishing and hair care effects of black sesame. In fact, the effects of black sesame are not only limited to beauty and hair care, it also has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of diseases.

1. Calcium supplement

When it comes to increasing calcium supplementation from food, people easily think of milk and eggs, but few people know that the calcium content of black sesame is much higher than the former two. Every 100 grams of black sesame contains nearly 800 mg of calcium, while every 100 grams of milk contains only about 200 mg of calcium. This shows that black sesame is the best calcium supplement.

2. Lowers blood pressure

Black sesame is rich in potassium. Every 100 grams of black sesame contains high potassium and much less sodium. The ratio of potassium to sodium is close to 40:1, which is very important for controlling blood pressure and maintaining heart health.

3. Dark hair and moisturize hair

Modern research has shown that the reduced secretion of melanin by melanocytes in hair follicles is the main cause of gray hair, among which the reduced amount of tyrosinase is one of the pathological mechanisms. Studies have found that black sesame water extract can promote the expression of tyrosinase, thereby increasing the synthesis of melanin, so that gray hair can become black again.

4. Nourishes the skin

Current research suggests that reducing the production of free radicals, removing aging metabolites and increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes are effective methods to delay skin aging. Black sesame is rich in natural vitamin E, which ranks first among plant foods. Vitamin E is a good antioxidant. Appropriate supplementation of vitamin E can moisturize the skin and beautify the face. In addition, sesame is one of the four major oil crops. Most of the oil contained in black sesame is unsaturated fatty acids, while linoleic acid accounts for about half each. Linoleic acid is an ideal skin beauty agent because when the human body lacks linoleic acid, it is easy to cause symptoms such as dry skin, thick scales, growth retardation and cholesterol deposition in blood vessels. Therefore, linoleic acid is also known as "beauty acid".

5. Improve fertility

Black sesame is rich in vitamin E. In addition to its good antioxidant effect, vitamin E also has a good promoting effect on the human body's reproductive function. For men, it can increase the number of sperm and enhance sperm motility. For women, it can increase the concentration of female hormones. Therefore, it is also called "tocopherol". Black sesame is also rich in magnesium, which is very important for men because magnesium can improve sperm motility and enhance male fertility. Therefore, it is also called the "health factor" for men. In addition, black sesame can also lower blood lipids, resist arteriosclerosis, inhibit bacteria and preserve, moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, protect the liver, scavenge free radicals, anti-aging and anti-cancer, and lower blood sugar levels.

6. Lose weight

Black sesame can also help you lose weight and shape your body. Black sesame contains substances such as lecithin, choline and glycogen that can prevent the body from gaining weight. Therefore, you won’t gain weight even if you eat too much sesame. While dieting to lose weight, if you eat black sesame seeds, your rough skin can be improved.