Is Black Seed Oil the new superfood?

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Paul Saladino8m · 2022-06-13

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Well SupportedAn animal-based diet prioritizing meat, organs, ripe fruit, and honey is evolutionarily consistent for humans.Not SupportedEvidence for metformin extending human lifespan is not convincing, and research is shifting towards rapamycin.Not SupportedCurcumin may negatively affect testosterone production in both men and women, including in the context of prostate cancer treatment.Not SupportedCurcumin may have harmful effects in the human body despite potential anti-inflammatory properties.Partially Supported

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Pathological insulin resistance can be caused by seed oils and processed sugars, and potentially by metabolic dysfunction through more complex mechanisms.

Not SupportedCurcumin has potential negative side effects in humans, including enzyme and lymphocyte toxicity, and can induce iron deficiency.

Not SupportedComponents in black seed oil may have hormonal disrupting effects, potentially suppressing testicular function and causing menstrual irregularities.

Partially SupportedBlack seed oil contains considerable amounts of sex hormones including estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, testosterone, FSH, and LH, which could interrupt normal hormonal function.

Not SupportedMetformin has negative side effects including potential for male offspring hypospadias, enzymatic inhibition, lactic acidosis, and B12 deficiency.

Not SupportedBlack seed oil is a medicine and not recommended for healthy individuals or as a primary diabetes treatment.

Partially SupportedPlants contain defense chemicals, such as in black seed oil and turmeric, that can have negative side effects.

Partially SupportedMaintaining healthy blood sugar management through insulin sensitivity is crucial for current physiological function, and compounds that artificially lower blood sugar should be approached with caution.

Partially SupportedBlack seed oil contains thymoquinone, which has physiologic effects.

Not SupportedBlack seed oil's blood-sugar-lowering effect suggests it may act as a metabolic toxin.

Not SupportedBlack seed oil can lower blood sugar, which may be a negative side effect rather than a benefit, especially for individuals with high blood sugar.

Partially SupportedA postprandial blood sugar of around 110 mg/dL is healthy and necessary for insulin sensitivity; strictly capping blood sugar is detrimental.

Partially SupportedBlack seed oil may act as a pro-oxidant, triggering the glutathione system and NRF2 pathway in individuals with inflammation or oxidative stress.