Sesamol is a natural phenolic compound and a major lignan isolated from sesame seeds
(Sesamum indicum) and sesame oil. The therapeutic potential of sesamol was investigated …

Sesamin is the major active ingredient is Sesamum indicum seeds. Several studies revealed
that sesamin possesses potent anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer effects of sesamin …

Sesame seeds are rich in lignan content and have been well-known for their health benefits.
Unlike the other sesame lignan compounds (ie, sesamin and sesamol), the study of the …

Publisher Summary This chapter outlines the nutritional and health benefits of sesame
seeds. Sesame seeds have been used as a health food for disease prevention in Asian …

Sesamin, a lipid-soluble lignan, is one of the major constituents of sesame. Previous studies
have reported that sesamin induces growth inhibition in human cancer cells, particularly …

Inflammation is associated with the development and progression of various disorders
including atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus and cancer. Sesamin, a fat-soluble lignan …

Agents that are safe, affordable, and efficacious are urgently needed for the prevention of
chronic diseases such as cancer. Sesamin, a lipid-soluble lignan, is one such agent that …

Sesamol, a nutritional phenolic antioxidant compound enriched in sesame seeds, has been
shown to have potential anticancer activities. This study aims at characterizing the antitumor …

Sesamin is a major lignan constituent of sesame and possesses multiple functions such as
antihypertensive, cholesterol‐lowering, lipid‐lowering and anticancer activities. Several …

Sesamin was orally administered to rats, and blood, bile and urine were collected
periodically. Over 40% of the dose of sesamin was detected in bile as glucuronides of 2‐(3 …