An ingredient commonly used to garnish salads and in baking recipes could be the key to preventing graying of hair.
A beauty guru has revealed how combining it with honey improves absorption for healthy hair.
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Gray or white hair can appear at almost any point in life, according to Medical News Today.
It’s normal for these colors to develop as people age, but factors like stress, genetics, vitamin deficiencies, and hair dyes can also contribute.
Studies have shown that a balanced diet and good hair care can help slow the hair graying process.
However, nothing can prevent or reverse the process if it is caused by genetics or aging.
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Juan Abi (@abienergy22) has gained more than 1 million followers on TikTok, where she shares natural health remedies.
She went viral on the app after revealing how black sesame seeds are used in Chinese medicine.
She said aging around the crown, facial swelling, and pain in the ankles and lower back are caused by a lack of nutrients that stimulate kidney function.
Juan recommended mixing a cup of raw black sesame seeds with a teaspoon of honey.
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She said it can be kept in a jar with a teaspoon consumed daily.
More than 17,000 viewers liked the video and hundreds of people took to the comments section thanking him for sharing the advice.
“Where have you been all my life? I’m a little gray because I’m 25 and so are my brothers,” one person said.
“I just turned 35 a few days ago and I’m seeing so many new gray hairs,” wrote another.
“Thanks, I’m 35 and in the last year I’ve developed more shades of gray than ever before,” a third added.
Raw black sesame seeds cost $9.99 at Wal-Mart.
According to the manufacturer, the “slightly bitter” seeds are rich in copper and have a “generous amount” of manganese, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.
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Customers gave it a rating of 4.1 stars out of 5 and shared their honest opinions in the reviews.
“I eat black sesame for its nutritional value,” said one person.
“Sesame’s great flavor definitely comes through when ground and added to baked goods, sauces and salads.”
“These black sesame seeds are of good quality,” said another.
According to Health lineBlack sesame has been cultivated from the Sesamum indicum plant for thousands of years.
Contains nutrients such as iron, zinc, fatty acids and antioxidants.
Sesame seed oils can be found in many hair and skin products.
However, more research is needed to understand whether eating black sesame seeds can be beneficial for your hair and skin.
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