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Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil

Cold-pressed sesame oil is an edible oil extracted from sesame seeds with minimal heat, helping retain its characteristic flavor and naturally occurring compounds. It is used in cooking and dressings and is rich in unsaturated fats.

Beneficial properties

rich in unsaturated fats contains antioxidant lignans source of vitamin E supports flavor and palatability

Nutritional highlights

It provides mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with vitamin E and small amounts of vitamin K, plus sesame lignans such as sesamin and sesamolin.

Caution. Sesame is a common allergen and sesame oil should be avoided by people with sesame allergy.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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