Effects of Black Sesame Meal on Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Wichitsranoi Jatuporn, Weerapreeyakul Natthida, Boonsiri Patcharee, Settasatian Chatri, Settasatian Nongnuch, Komanasin Nantarat, Sirijaichingkul Suchart, Teerajetgul Yaovalak, Rangkadilok Nuchanart, Leelayuwat Naruemon
Primary Institution: Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Hypothesis
Black sesame meal may have an antihypertensive effect in pre-hypertensive humans via improving antioxidant status and decreasing oxidant stress.
Conclusion
The study suggests that dietary black sesame meal can reduce blood pressure and improve antioxidant status in pre-hypertensive individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Black sesame meal significantly decreased systolic blood pressure after 4 weeks.
- Plasma malondialdehyde levels decreased significantly in the black sesame meal group.
- Vitamin E levels increased significantly in the black sesame meal group.
Takeaway
Eating black sesame meal might help lower blood pressure and make your body better at fighting off bad stuff.
Methodology
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study where participants took black sesame meal or placebo for 4 weeks, measuring blood pressure and oxidative stress markers.
Limitations
The study did not measure endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation or other antioxidants like vitamin C.
Participant Demographics
30 middle-aged individuals (22 men and 8 women) with prehypertension.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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