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Sesame seeds

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The short answer

Add unsaturated fat, minerals, and lignans in a compact seasoning.

Evidence and scope
Food context; study findings do not grade the whole food.
Important limitation
Small trials test blood pressure and lipid markers; usual culinary amounts may differ from research doses.
Before deciding
Energy-dense and a potential allergen; an unsalted portion can fit a healthy pattern, but more is not automatically better.

01 / NUTRIENTS & FORM

Nutrient snapshot

The exact food form matters. Raw, cooked, drained, dried, fortified, and branded versions can have meaningfully different values.

What the current food record supports

Add unsaturated fat, minerals, and lignans in a compact seasoning.

Heart patternBone nutrientsPlant variety
Quantitative profile awaiting an audited source match

We have not assigned a specific composition record to this food yet. Values will appear only after the food description, preparation state, edible portion, and serving weight are verified.

How nutrient values will be verified
Planned display basis
Practical serving and per 100 g
Planned nutrient fields
Energy, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, sodium, and the most relevant micronutrients
Publication rule
Show the database, record ID, food form, serving weight, and verification date

02 / RESEARCH

Evidence map: baseline and emerging signals

The current baseline stays visually separate from credible findings that are mechanistic, responder-dependent, small, or not yet replicated.

Established / currently defensibleSmall trials test blood pressure and lipid markers; usual culinary amounts may differ from research doses.

The general interpretation that does not depend on one unreplicated positive result. An established limitation is as important as an established benefit.

Audited evidence anchorQualified finding
PMID 22263599

Effect of sesame seed on lipid profile and redox status in hyperlipidemic patients.

The abstract reports a qualified or outcome-specific signal. It does not establish a general health benefit beyond the tested form, population, comparator, and duration.

Study design
Randomized controlled trial
Tested form / scope
Whole food
Editorial interpretation
Small trials test blood pressure and lipid markers; usual culinary amounts may differ from research doses.
Screening record
One relevant human PubMed source was verified and classified. This is a source card, not a complete evidence synthesis or a count of favorable studies.
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Educational information only—not medical advice. Allergies, medicines, pregnancy, kidney disease, diabetes treatment, swallowing needs, and preparation safety can change what is appropriate.