Sesame Seeds

A quarter cup a day shown to help with knee osteoarthritis pain

Also known as: sesame oil, tahini

Active Compounds

Bioactive compounds found in Sesame Seeds, based on research from longevity science.

Sesamin
Source: How Not to Age
Sesamol
Sesame seeds contain sesamol and sesamin with antioxidant and antidepressant properties
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Calcium
toasted sesame seeds, which are high in calcium and magnesium and contribute to healthy bones
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Magnesium
high in calcium and magnesium
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Health conditions and aging processes that Sesame Seeds may influence, based on the source research.

Knee OsteoarthritisA quarter cup per day
Source: How Not to Age
Osteoarthritisquarter cup daily
Quarter cup of sesame seeds tested in RCT for osteoarthritis with only good side effects | Sesame seed supplementation reduced clinical signs and symptoms in knee osteoarthritis patients
Source: How Not to Age
High blood pressure2.5g/day (less than a teaspoon)
Drove down systolic blood pressure by 8 points within one month
Source: How Not to Age

Depression
Til laddu (sesame with jaggery) shows antioxidant and antidepressant properties; mitigates effects of anxiety, nerve and bone disorders
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

How Sesame Seeds works at a cellular level.

PromotesImproves Bone Health
high in calcium and magnesium and contribute to healthy bones

Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.

A quarter cup per dayfor Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: How Not to Age
quarter cup dailyfor Osteoarthritis
Quarter cup of sesame seeds tested in RCT for osteoarthritis with only good side effects | Sesame seed supplementation reduced clinical signs and symptoms in knee osteoarthritis patients
Source: How Not to Age
2.5g/day (less than a teaspoon)for High blood pressure
Drove down systolic blood pressure by 8 points within one month
Source: How Not to Age