Taking sesame might help lower bad cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, which could mean a healthier heart.

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Effect of sesame supplementation on body composition and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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2024 Apr

The study looked at how sesame affects cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes and found it lowered bad cholesterol by exactly the amount claimed—28.72 mg/dl.

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Effect of sesame supplementation on body composition and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2024.01.020

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