Mounting evidence support the potential benefits of functional foods or nutraceuticals for
human health and diseases. Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.), a highly valued nutraceutical
herb with a wide array of health benefits, has attracted growing interest from health-
conscious individuals, the scientific community, and pharmaceutical industries. The
pleiotropic pharmacological effects of black cumin, and its main bioactive component
thymoquinone (TQ), have been manifested by their ability to attenuate oxidative stress and …