10 Benefits of Black Seed Oil
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Neuroprotective Benefits
Many neurological disorders, including depression and anxiety, are related to neurotransmitter imbalance. Stress is a common trigger for altered neurochemicals and behavioral changes. Stressed mice given black seed oil developed increased levels of two neurotransmitters, GABA and serotonin.2H;, Tavakkoli A;Mahdian V;Razavi BM;Hosseinzadeh. ‘Review on Clinical Trials of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa ) and Its Active Constituent, Thymoquinone.’ Journal of Pharmacopuncture, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30087794
Research suggests that nigella sativa extracts may even help reduce epileptic seizure frequency, and flavonoids in black seed oil may regulate neuronal signaling paths, which are essential in processing memory. Thymoquinone positively influences dopamine production and may prevent loss of neurons in Parkinson's disease.1‘A Review on Therapeutic Potential of Nigella Sativa: A Miracle Herb.’ PubMed, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29962349.
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