Hair loss is a common disease in daily life. Regular consumption of black sesame can prevent hair loss. Regular consumption of black sesame can increase the secretion of melanin in our body, making our hair black and shiny.
Can black sesame treat white hair?
Eating black sesame can treat white hair. However, if the white hair is severe, relying solely on black sesame for treatment will not have much effect. It is important to persistently consume black sesame in the long term for better results.
White hair can be congenital or acquired. Congenital white hair is mostly due to genetic factors, which is difficult to treat. Acquired white hair is mostly caused by excessive stress, depression, and hormonal imbalance.
Moreover, frequent hair dyeing and perming can actually worsen white hair. Therefore, the fundamental treatment for white hair is to increase the synthesis of melanin, which is present in the melanocytes at the base of the hair follicles.
Benefits of regular consumption of black sesame
1. Promotes black hair
The reason why hair turns white is the decrease in tyrosinase, which leads to a decrease in the secretion of melanin by the melanocytes in the hair follicles. According to research, black sesame can increase the expression of tyrosinase, thereby increasing the synthesis of melanin and turning white hair black.
2. Beauty and anti-aging
Black sesame contains unsaturated fatty acids called linoleic acid, also known as beauty acid. When the body lacks linoleic acid, the skin becomes dry with fine lines and cholesterol deposits in blood vessels. Black sesame is rich in various substances, which play a significant role in delaying aging and beauty.
3. Calcium supplement
Many people are unaware that black sesame has a high calcium content. Every 100 grams of black sesame contains nearly 800 milligrams of calcium, much higher than the calcium content in eggs and milk. Therefore, black sesame is also an excellent source of calcium.
People who should avoid black sesame
1. People with excessive internal heat
Raw black sesame is sweet in taste and has a neutral nature, so most people can consume it. However, the black sesame we consume in daily life is mostly roasted. After roasting, black sesame is stored in bottles and added directly when needed. Eating too much roasted black sesame can cause excessive internal heat, so people who already have excessive internal heat should not consume roasted black sesame.
2. Patients with enteritis or diarrhea
Black sesame has a high fat content, with an oil content of up to 46%. "Compendium of Materia Medica" mentions that "eating sesame can cause intestinal smoothness, which is not suitable for people with weak vitality." People with diarrhea or enteritis should not consume black sesame, as it can worsen the condition. On the other hand, people with constipation can consume black sesame appropriately to relieve the symptoms.
3. People taking medication
Black sesame has a high content of vitamin E, which should not be consumed with aspirin, digitalis, neomycin, vitamin K, or estrogen. Therefore, people taking medication should avoid consuming black sesame.
Most people can consume black sesame. However, for people with poor liver and kidney function, premature graying of hair, postpartum lactation deficiency, and constipation, black sesame is suitable. It is recommended to consume about half a tablespoon of black sesame per day and not consume too much.
