Black sesame seeds are a nutrient-dense super food with a variety of health benefits. They can promote bone health, hair and skin health, boost cardiovascular health, support digestion, balance hormones, enhance cognitive function, support liver and kidney function, and help balance blood sugar.
They are a rich source of calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E; the antioxidants sesamin and sesamol, which protect against oxidative stress and inflammation; healthy fats that help lower LDL and support heart health; fiber; and lignans, compounds that may help balance female hormones.