Black Mustard Seeds

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The medicinal benefits of mustard seeds have been known since the time of Dioscorides. Below is a look at why it can be a valuable addition to your diet,

• Fiber: Black mustard seeds are a rich source of dietary fiber, which is essential for colon health as well as for cardiovascular health.
• Minerals: Black mustard seeds contain significant levels of certain minerals that are considered important for health. Those minerals include zinc, iron, and magnesium.
• Antioxidants: Among the antioxidants that you will find in black mustard seeds are carotenes, zeaxanthin, and lutein. Antioxidants help to protect your body from free radical damage.
• Sinigrin: Black mustard seeds contain a set of compounds called glucosinolates, one of which is called sinigrin. Sinigrin is thought to have major and far-reaching health benefits.

Regularly consuming black mustard seeds can help to prevent or treat various health conditions including:

• Cancer: The sinigrin in black mustard seeds is believed to have anticancer properties.
• Intestinal illnesses: The fiber that you get from black mustard seeds not only helps to prevent constipation, it can help to prevent high cholesterol as well. Its benefits for your blood cholesterol levels can make it effective for preventing heart disease and strokes.