Description

Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum,  also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa.

Benefits
The natural oils of sesame seeds have been connected to a reduction in hypertension in a number of research studies, which reduces the strain on your cardiovascular system, and helps prevent various cardiac conditions. Furthermore, magnesium has long been known as a vasodilator (an agent that reduces blood pressure) and sesame seeds are packed with this essential mineral, containing up to *5% of your daily requirement in a single serving.

The components of sesame seeds, once again including the vital source of magnesium, have been connected to reducing the chances of diabetes and managing the symptoms in patients having already developed the condition. Furthermore, it has been shown that sesame seed oil can positively effect the impact of various diabetic medications like glibenclamide in patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes. It improves this oral medications functionality and further regulates the insulin and glucose levels in the body, thereby helping to manage the symptoms of diabetes.