Natco Kalwanji (Nigella) Seeds 300g

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If you’re trying to reduce your cholesterol or lose weight, try consuming a handful of kalonji seeds. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article.

Studies in rats show that nigella seeds and their oil protect the brain from chemical damage and inflammation. Kalonji may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels by increasing the action of insulin and slowing the absorption of sugar into the blood. Thus, while kalonji is likely ineffective for weight loss on its own, it may aid weight loss when combined with a low calorie diet.

While kalonji has been associated with many health benefits and is generally safe when used as a spice or seasoning, taking a kalonji supplement or using kalonji oil may have risks.

Studies have also failed to find adverse side effects on kidney or liver function with the oil in doses of 3–5 mL per day for 8 weeks ( 8, 20). This review also noted that the supplements significantly reduced triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood which in elevated levels increases heart disease risk ( 13). In some cultures, the black seeds are used to flavour bread products, and are used as part of the spice mixture panch phoron (meaning a mixture of five spices) and alone in many recipes in Bengali cuisine and most recognizably in some variations of naan, such as nân-e barbari.

Other reviews have similarly demonstrated significant improvements in blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who took the powder and oil supplements ( 16, 17, 18). Nigella sativa (black seed) effects on plasma lipid concentrations in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials". Its seeds contain high amounts of amino acids, iron, and calcium, and are used in many types of dishes in India and the Middle East.

Anti-inflammatory effects of the Nigella sativa seed extract, thymoquinone, in pancreatic cancer cells. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of kalonji help prevent your cells from becoming cancerous. Another study in 57 people with diabetes showed that supplementing with kalonji for one year decreased total and LDL cholesterol, all while increasing HDL cholesterol.Kalonjihas been traditionally used as blood pressure medicine because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. If you add kalonji oil in boiling water and inhale the fumes, it can also reduce nasal congestion, and help those who suffer from sinusitis problems. Disease-causing bacteria are responsible for a long list of dangerous infections, ranging from ear infections to pneumonia.