
Product name: Sesamin
Latin Name: Sesamum indicum
Type: Herbal Extract Part used:
Seed Specifications: 10-90% Sesamin
Appearance: Pale Yellow to White Fine Powder
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| MF: | C20H18O6 |
| MW: | 354.35 |
Sesamin (607-80-7) is a natural product derived from sesame seeds with anticancer1, antioxidant2, anti-inflammatory/ immuno -modulatory3, and antidiabetic4,5 effects. It also displayed effects on cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism
A lignan isolated from the bark of Fagara plants and from sesame oil. Studies show that it has has multiple functions such as cholesterol-lowering and anti-hypertensive activities. It induces the expr ession of the gene for aldehyde dehydrogenase, an alcohol-metabolizing enzyme suggesting it regulates the metabolism of lipids, xenobiotics, and alcohol at the mRNA level
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