5. Enhance Bone Health
Degenerative bone disease such as spondylosis and osteoporosis affect individuals as they age. More than 80-percent of people of the age of 60-years have X-ray evidence of some form of bone disease.
The effects of these conditions limit physical mobility and quality of life. Calcium is a mineral essential for maintaining bone density. Sesame seeds contain 975mg of calcium in every 100-grams of seeds. Consuming sesame oil is a concentrated form of obtaining this critical nutrient for optimal skeletal health.
Sesame oil is also rich in zinc. This mineral prevents the leaching of calcium from bones, aiding in the prevention of skeletal disease. The majority of bone-health supplement formulas contain a combination of zinc and calcium. Consuming sesame oil is a natural supplementation alternative to using expensive supplement products.
Sesame oil is a rich source of protein and the amino acids tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, and leucine. Protein and amino acids are essential building blocks of bone cells.