30 Health Benefits of Sesame Seed

Crunchy and nutty, sesame seed is common add-on to many pastries around the world, but also used in many Asian dishes. Sesame seed is in use over 3000 years and oldest oil seed crop. If you want to spice up your love life, give it a try, because some say this seed increases libido. In India is believed that sesame seed prolongs life, and that won't be surprising after you read long list of sesame seed health benefits.

Health benefits of sesame seed:

1. High in energy 
2. Contains minerals, antioxidants and vitamins 
3. Rich in oleic acid which lower bad cholesterol 
4. The best source of dietary protein 
5. Rich in amino acids 
6. Rich in anti-oxidants 
7. Contains B-complex vitamins 
8. Good source of minerals, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus and calcium 
9. Improving red blood cell production 
10. Helps with enzyme synthesis 
11. Regulates heart activities 
12. Regulates muscle activity 
13. Improving bone mineralization 
14. Improving hormone production 
15. Reduces anxiety 
16. Reduces neurosis 
17. Preventing coronary artery disease 
18. Contains vitamins A to F 
19. Preventing hangover 
20. Lowers stress effects 
21. Reducing fatigue 
22. Cure for anemia 
23. Prevents constipation 
24. Strengthen bones 
25. Strengthen teeth 
26. Prevents hypertension 
27. Anticancerogenic 
28. Strengthening hair 
29. Keeps skin healthy 
30. Cure for insomnia