Does sesame help with cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes?
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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Surprising Findings
Sesame lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides but doesn’t raise good cholesterol
Many heart-healthy interventions aim to boost HDL, so a food that improves lipid profile without affecting HDL is unusual and noteworthy.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding 28 g (about 2 tablespoons) of tahini to your daily breakfast if you have type 2 diabetes and want to support heart health.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Sesame lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides but doesn’t raise good cholesterol
Many heart-healthy interventions aim to boost HDL, so a food that improves lipid profile without affecting HDL is unusual and noteworthy.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding 28 g (about 2 tablespoons) of tahini to your daily breakfast if you have type 2 diabetes and want to support heart health.
Publication
Journal
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
Year
2024
Authors
Mahdi Vajdi, Hooria seyedhosseini-Ghaheh, S. Hassanizadeh, Negar mostafavi, M. Khajeh, Fatemeh Pourteymour Fard Tabrizi, Gholamreza Askari
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Taking sesame supplements doesn’t seem to change weight or BMI for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a big review of solid studies.
Taking sesame might help lower bad cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, which could mean a healthier heart.
Taking sesame might help lower unhealthy fat levels in the blood for people with type 2 diabetes.
Taking sesame doesn't seem to help raise good cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a big review of clinical trials.
Taking sesame might help lower cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, which could be good for heart health.