THERE'S nothing we love more than a quick, easy and cheap way to lose weight, and the latest miracle product is a spice you may well have in your kitchen cupboard.
Actually, you probably won't, but you might do after learning about its amazing obesity prevention and other health-giving properties.
Japanese research published in Food Science & Nutrition has found that Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, reduces LDL cholesterol, and increases HDL cholesterol.
After consuming 5g of powdered black cumin seed daily for eight weeks, participants in the study had significantly lower LDL and total cholesterol levels.
After examining the cellular structure of the spice, researchers believe it stops the formation and growth of fat cells, with one bioactive compound, thymoquinone, potentially able to block the formation of fat cells, as well as improve metabolism.
The research builds on an earlier study that found taking daily black seed oil resulted in weight loss and reduced body fat, BMI and appetite.
The authors suggested further investigation involving comprehensive metabolic parameters is warranted.
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