Black seed oil Ancient medicine has attributed black seed oil to treating various ailments including headaches, toothaches, arthritis and several infections. "The Black Seed is a good source of essential amino acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, Vitamin A (Retinoids) and super nutrients Nigellone and Thymoquinone, all of which boost the health of joints, skin and hair," Snyder says. Some potential health benefits include that black seed oil: May help with blood pressure control: Findings from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial suggest that consumption of 5 mL Nigella sativa oil daily for 8 weeks can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy individuals without any adverse effects. May reduce inflammation: "One animal study conducted at New York Medical College demonstrated that combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet," Snyder explains. "Black seed oil has been shown to provide strong anti-pathogenic and anti-fungal properties in this review on the inhibitory potential of Nigella sativa." May promote skin health: When applied topically, research revealed that black seed oil can decrease the severity of hand eczema and may be more effective than benzoyl peroxide in treating mild to moderate acne. May benefit individuals with asthma: A small randomized, double-controlled trial in asthmatic patients showed improved asthma control with black seed oil supplementation. May promote glycemic control: A review of both human and animal studies suggests that Nigella sativa may modulate hyperglycemia and improve glycemic status. When given with a hypoglycemic drug, one study found that black seed oil helped to reduce Hemoglobin A1C levels which measures average blood sugar over the course of three months. May assist with weight management: A systematic review suggests Nigella sativa supplementation may have a moderate effect on reduction in body weight, BMI and waist circumference, but the authors point out that limited high quality studies are available and more research is needed. #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #blackseedoil