The fragrant aroma of some Chinese dishes comes from sesame oil, which comes from the seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum). But aside from infusing a delicious scent to food, sesame oil can also provide health benefits – in this case, promoting healthy bones for post-menopausal women.
Researchers from Taiwan analyzed this possibility in an animal study published in Scientific Reports. They suggested that sesame oil supplementation positively affects levels of the sex hormone estrogen. In turn, elevated estrogen levels appear to prevent osteoporosis – a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle – in older women.
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