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The world today is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of people suffering from ailments such as hypertension, heart attacks, asthma, cancer, etc. One of the major causes of health related issues is our daily diet, the quality of which is reflected through our physique. There is a gamut of such natural edibles obtained from plants which can certainly enhance our physical health and also help in curing the ailments. Sesame is also one such plant which has magical potential to positively affect our health. The present paper highlights nutraceutical uses and health benefits of sesame seeds and sesame oil.
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Shivhare, N., Satsangee, N. (2012). Wonders of Sesame: Nutraceutical Uses and Health Benefits. In: Khemani, L., Srivastava, M., Srivastava, S. (eds) Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23394-4_13
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