topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimAdditionally, the risk of disease development is significantly increased by comorbidities such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome [].
evidence level3
citationFic Weronika (2026)
sourceThymoquinone in Atherosclerosis: A Multi-Target Nutraceutical Modulating Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Lipid Metabolism
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimExcessive enlargement of the necrotic core relative to the thickness of the fibrous cap increases the risk of plaque rupture and thrombus formation [].
evidence level3
citationFic Weronika (2026)
sourceThymoquinone in Atherosclerosis: A Multi-Target Nutraceutical Modulating Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Lipid Metabolism
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimThis study was conducted as a narrative review, the aim of which was to critically analyze the available scientific evidence regarding the role of TQ in modulating processes associated with atherosclerosis development, with a particular focus on inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid metabolism disorders.
evidence level3
citationFic Weronika (2026)
sourceThymoquinone in Atherosclerosis: A Multi-Target Nutraceutical Modulating Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Lipid Metabolism
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 2 3 4 5 5 6 2 In recent years, a significant increase in the prevalence of chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been reported in both developed and developing countries.
evidence level3
citationFic Weronika (2026)
sourceThymoquinone in Atherosclerosis: A Multi-Target Nutraceutical Modulating Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Lipid Metabolism
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claim) supplementation may offer beneficial effects in modulating various cardiometabolic risk factors, although findings from clinical trials have been inconsistent.
evidence level4
citationKuo WH (2026)
sourceIntegrative Evidence on Sesame Supplementation for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Relevant to Retinopathy.
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimSesame supplementation significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
evidence level4
citationKuo WH (2026)
sourceIntegrative Evidence on Sesame Supplementation for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Relevant to Retinopathy.
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimFurther-more, sesame intake was associated with a significant reduction in liver enzyme levels, particularly alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
evidence level4
citationKuo WH (2026)
sourceIntegrative Evidence on Sesame Supplementation for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Relevant to Retinopathy.
topicBlack Seed Oil Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Cardiometabolic disorders, such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, retinopathy, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, present significant health challenges globally.
evidence level4
citationKuo WH (2026)
sourceIntegrative Evidence on Sesame Supplementation for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Relevant to Retinopathy.