Chekku (Cold Press) Oil
Sesame Oil offers a variety of health benefits:
Sesame oil is abundant with vitamins, minerals (especially calcium), vegetable protein and essential fatty acids.
Powerful antioxidants present in Sesame oil helps with preventing the absorption of the cholesterol and with the reducing of the production of the cholesterol in the liver, in addition sesame oil reduces blood pressure.
The health benefits of sesame are so amazing, that many people consider sesame oil a potent, nutrient-dense medicinal food and its use has grown in popularity.
1. Promotes Beautiful and Healthy Skin
Zinc in sesame seeds can boost Collagen production, which is the structural backbone of healthy skin, resulting in more elastic and smooth appearing skin.
2. Helps rebuild damaged Tissues
Research also shows that zinc is beneficial in the body's repair processes and can soothe burns and prevents skin related disorders.
3. Boosts Bone Health
Zinc present of sesame seeds has been shown to boost bone mineral density. One study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found a correlation between zinc deficiency and osteoporosis in the hip and spine fractures. Calcium is a known trace mineral for bone health and Calcium is abundant in sesame seeds.
4. Boosts Oral Health
Sesame oil has been shown to reduce plaque and whiten teeth. The technique of swishing sesame oil in the mouth, known as oil pulling, boosts oral health by decreasing Streptococcus mutants, harmful bacteria in both teeth and mouth.
5. Diabetes Prevention
Magnesium and other nutrients present in Sesame oil helps prevent diabetes. A study concluded that substitution of sesame oil as the sole edible oil has an additive effect in further decreasing blood pressure and plasma glucose in hypertensive diabetics.
6. Promotes Respiratory Health, Prevents Asthma
Magnesium, also helps prevent asthma and other respiratory disorders by preventing airway spasms.
7. Helps in improving Heart Health
Sesamol present in Sesame seeds is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, known to be beneficial in battling heart disease and atherosclerosis. Research has revealed that sesamol possesses over two dozen helpful pharmacologic properties contributing to improve cardio vascular health.
8. Protection against DNA damage from Radiation
There exists a constant level of background radiation wherever we live and UV Rays have become a constant threat when we go outside. Sesame seeds help our bodies protect themselves from DNA damage due to radiation. Several studies on mice exposed to radiation were given sesamol and found that they had longer lives than the others which were not fed with sesamol.
9. Anti cancer properties found in sesame seeds.
Research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that magnesium intake decreased the risk of colorectal cancer. It was noted that for every 100 mg intake of magnesium, the risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 12%.
10. Boosts Digestive Health
Sesame seeds are loaded with fiber. Fiber is vital for improving and maintaining colon health and it is a key dietary ingredient for proper digestive health.
11. Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
Copper is an important mineral for strengthening tissues such as blood vessels and joints. Regular consumption of Sesame have helped those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. They have experienced a decrease in pain and joint swelling due to the anti-inflammatory effects Copper contained in sesame seeds.