Anti-Atherosclerotic and Anti-Inflammatory Actions of Sesame Oil

A Blend of Sesame and Rice Bran Oils Lowers Hyperglycemia and Improves the Lipids

“…13,15,[21][22][23] The data from a recent study indicated that an atherogenic diet reformulated with sesame oil showed antiatherosclerotic and antiinflammatory actions by reducing the atherosclerotic lesions, plasma cholesterol, TG and LDL-C levels, and plasma inflammatory cytokines in lipoprotein receptor knock-out mice. 30 Helli et al 31 demonstrated that consumption of sesamin reduced the body weight, blood pressure, and lipid profile in women suffering with rheumatoid arthritis. Other studies have also reported that dietary sesamin reduced the plasma TC accompanied by increased excretion of total fecal neutral and acidic steroids and downregulated mRNA of intestinal NPC1L1, ACAT-2, MTP, ABCG5, and ABCG8, all of which are considered vital factors for cholesterol absorption in the intestine.…”

Potential role of medicinal plants for anti-atherosclerosis activity

“…When disturbance comes in these genes then atherosclerosis is caused. But due to the introduction of this oil, normal metabolic and molecular functions can be activated (Narasimhulu et al, 2015).…”

Cereal Lignans, Natural Compounds of Interest for Human Health?

“…Further, other recent observations in different populations report that lignan intake is associated with lower levels of triglycerides, lower fasting glucose, and fasting insulin serum levels in males aged 20-60 years. These data are associated with higher HDLcholesterol levels [2,11,29,[55][56][57][58]. Some studies have also been conducted in animal models in which partially purified lignan fractions have been shown to improve blood lipids and glycemic control [59,60].…”