Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in
humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very …

Consumption of nuts and seeds is associated with a range of health outcomes. Summarizing
the best evidence on essential health outcomes from the consumption of nuts is essential to …

High blood pressure (BP) is a major pathological risk factor for the development of several
cardiovascular diseases. Diet is a key modifier of BP, but the underlying relationships are …

Background: Dietary polyphenols, including flavonoids, have been the focus of major recent
attentions due to their wide content in a variety of foods commonly consumed and the …

Nutraceuticals play wide range of important roles, from health promotion, increasing life
expectancy, maintaining body cell integrity, to reducing the risks of many diseases. As …

Abstract Effects of enzyme treatment on the hypertensive potential and protein structure of
black sesame seed (BSS) were investigated. Compared with BSS, Angiotensin-converting …

Seeds play important roles in human nutrition and health since ancient time. The term
“specialty” has recently been applied to seeds to describe high‐value and/or uncommon …

High-normal blood pressure (BP) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular
disease, however the cost–benefit ratio of the use of antihypertensive treatment in these …

In this study, black sesame seeds were fermented by Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and
then hydrolyzed using acid protease to improve Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) lead to a dramatic burden on morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Diet is a modifiable risk factor for NCDs, with Mediterranean Diet (MD) being one …