http://foods4healing.com/ Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, a very good source of manganese, and a good source of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and selenium. Its amazing how much nutrition is packed into these tiny little seeds! Though all sesame seeds are healthy, it is believed that the Black variety has the most medicinal value. Sesame's rich assortment of minerals offers the following health benefits: Copper - is tauted for its use in reducing some of the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis. This is because copper is important in a number of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzyme systems. It is also involved in aiding collagen and elastin. These two substances provide structure, strength and elasticity in blood vessels, bones and joints.e Maganese - Some of the health benefits of manganese include a benefit to healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones. It also acts as a co-enzyme to assist metabolic activity in the human body. Maganese also helps in the formation of connective tissues, absorption of calcium, proper functioning of the thyroid gland and sex hormones, regulation of blood sugar level, and metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Magnesium - Studies have supported magnesium's usefulness in: Preventing the airway spasm in asthma. Lowering high blood pressure, a contributing factor in heart attack, stroke, and diabetic heart disease. Preventing the trigeminal blood vessel spasm that triggers migraine attacks. Restoring normal sleep patterns in women who are experiencing unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause. Calcium - Research supports calcium's significant role in: Protecting colon cells from cancer-causing chemicals. Prevention of the bone loss leading to osteoporosis. Reduction and/or prevention of migraine headaches. Reduction of PMS symptoms.
