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Benefits

Benefits

  • Black seed oil may help with weight loss and could also reduce waist circumference.

  • It may reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels in people with obesity.

  • black seed oil may protect the brain and it may help with the treatment of several types of cancer, due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

  • It lowers blood sugar levels and HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

  • It may improve asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation and relaxing the muscles in the trachea.

  • Black seed oil could be used in the treatment of some skin conditions such as: Psoriasis, eczema and acne due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

  • It may reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Dosage

Dosage

  • A recommended dose for black seed oil couldn't be established.

  • A dose of 1 gram/day of black seed oil capsules taken as a supplement for 4 months was found to be safe and effective in treating asthma symptoms.

  • Studies have shown doses of 2–3 grams/day of black seed oil for 2–3 month to be effective for the reduction of blood sugar levels and weight loss.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

References

References

Benefits

Benefits

  • The MCTs in coconut oil can increase the number of calories burned per day by up to 5%.

  • Coconut oil could be used in the treatment of fungal infections.

  • It can be used to induce ketosis and help treat epilepsy.

  • It may increase the levels of HDL (good cholesterol) in the blood and reduces abdominal obesity.

  • Coconut oil can improve the moisture of dry skin.

  • It could help reduce waist circumference.

Dosage

Dosage

  • Studies have found that a daily dose of 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of Coconut oil is an effective dose.

  • It could be used for cooking meals, added to smoothies or added to hot or cold drinks.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

References

References

Benefits

Benefits

  • Research indicates that omega-3s supplements don’t reduce the risk of heart disease. However, people who eat seafood one to four times a week are less likely to die of heart disease.

  • High doses of omega-3s can reduce levels of triglycerides.

  • Omega-3s supplements may help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Omega-3s can improve depression and anxiety symptoms.

  • Omega-3s are associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) which is the leading cause of eye damage and blindness in the world.

  • It can reduce the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome including: belly fat, high blood pressure and high triglyceride levels.

  • It may help prevent breast cancer for women at increased risk as well as breast cancer survivors.

Dosage

Dosage

  • Health organizations recommend a minimum of 250–500 mg of omega-3s per day for healthy adults.

  • The FDA recommends not exceeding 3 grams daily of EPA and DHA combined, with up to 2 grams daily from dietary supplements.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Rough, scaly skin and dermatitis.

References

References

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