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Black Cumin Seed Powder Boosts Cholesterol in Study

11/24/2025

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Osaka Metropolitan University led a trial testing 5 grams daily of black cumin seed powder for eight weeks.
Participants receiving the powder had lower bad cholesterol and higher good cholesterol, unlike the control group.
Researchers say black cumin could improve cardiovascular health, though studies show mixed results.
The study, published in Food Science & Nutrition, outlines plans for larger trials.

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Story summary

Osaka Metropolitan University led a trial testing 5 grams daily of black cumin seed powder for eight weeks.
Participants receiving the powder had lower bad cholesterol and higher good cholesterol, unlike the control group.
Researchers say black cumin could improve cardiovascular health, though studies show mixed results.
The study, published in Food Science & Nutrition, outlines plans for larger trials.