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Black Cumin Seeds Show Promise in Heart Health

11/19/2025

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A clinical trial led by Osaka Metropolitan University found that black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) may have anti-obesity and heart-protective effects.
Daily consumption of 5 g of black cumin seed powder for eight weeks reduced triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, while HDL increased, possibly by inhibiting fat cell formation.
Findings were published in Food Science & Nutrition, and researchers plan larger, long-term trials on metabolism and insulin resistance.

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A clinical trial led by Osaka Metropolitan University found that black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) may have anti-obesity and heart-protective effects.
Daily consumption of 5 g of black cumin seed powder for eight weeks reduced triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, while HDL increased, possibly by inhibiting fat cell formation.
Findings were published in Food Science & Nutrition, and researchers plan larger, long-term trials on metabolism and insulin resistance.