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Sesamin is a natural compound found in sesame seeds, part of a family of plant substances called lignans that the body can absorb and process in the liver. People mostly look at it for blood pressure, and the one small study found that blood pressure improved in adults with high blood pressure, though the evidence is limited. That trial included only 25 people, so it is too early to say how well the result holds up in larger or more varied groups.
Sources: PMID 19352068
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- How we grade
- 1 study cited
- Best evidence
- Grade C
- Conditions studied
- 1
- Outcomes
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0010
Evidence by condition
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- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure Small Improvement | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 1 study | 25 people | ||
Studies that measured blood pressure | ||||||
Key findings
- Blood PressureImproves (the measure goes down)
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Studies cited
1 study from PubMed