Its composition per 100gr includes: 18.6gr. protein, 52.5 gr fat, 21.6 gr. carbohydrates, 3 g. fiber, 1200 mg calcium, 540 mg phosphorus, 10 mg iron, 563 calories. In addition it is rich in B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, minerals and trace elements, as well as in some substances with important antioxidant properties.
Sesame seeds were food for the ancient Greeks as well as for other peoples of the Mediterranean. Sesame is a food with high biological value plant protein. It is rich in amino acids such as methionine, tryptophan, leucine and arginine, while its lysine content is relatively poor.
The high nutritional value of sesame is also due to the fatty acids it contains. Of these, 45% are monounsaturated, 40% polyunsaturated and only 15% saturated. We observe that the polyunsaturated fatty acids that are necessary to obtain through the diet due to the inability of the human body to synthesize them, cover the largest percentage.
ANTI-HYPERTENSION-ANTI-THROMBOTIC ACTION:
The sesame ingredient contained in sesame inhibits both the increase in blood pressure and the formation of brain clots. Consequently, the risk of stroke is prevented, while it is worth noting that the above action of sesame is enhanced in the presence of vitamin E.
ANTI-CANCER ACTION:
Carcinogenesis has been linked to the action of free radicals. Free radicals are the main oxidizing agents, and have been associated with a variety of harmful effects on the human body, most importantly the destruction of genetic material and consequently the occurrence of cancer. This harmful effect of free radicals is largely inhibited by sesame, another important ingredient in sesame. This fact strengthens the opinion of researchers about the anti-cancer action of sesame.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTION:
Sesame consumption has been associated not only with protecting the body from the harmful effects of free radicals but also with protecting against the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels, the creation of which has as its main cause the oxidation of lipoproteins (mainly LDL) Consumption of sesame is a shield to protect blood vessels, as it has been associated with reduced sensitivity of blood lipoproteins to oxidation through the action of sesaminol.
Sesame seeds have been scientifically proven to help prevent hypercholesterolemia, the proper functioning of the immune system, the prevention of cataracts and the treatment of diabetes.
In addition, the trace element selenium, which is contained in significant amounts in sesame, has in recent years been associated with significant antioxidant activity in the body, as it is part of an important antioxidant system - glutathione oxidase - which is one of the body's main defense systems against action of free radicals.
On the other hand, the consumption of sesame by athletes who exercise regularly, reduces the risk of causing muscle injuries, the main cause of which is oxidative stress, which occurs due to increased production of roots.
Recent research has shown that sesame has important anti-aging properties due to its high content of vitamin E and the action of lignans, ie sesaminol and sesamin.
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