The FDA does not monitor herbs and supplements for quality and purity, so it is vital to be selective when purchasing these products. Kooshki A, Tofighiyan T, Rastgoo N, Rakhshani MH. Effect of Nigella sativa oil supplement on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Phytotherapy Research. 2020. doi:10.1002/ptr.6707 Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic, prevention-oriented healthcare approach. While there hasn’t been much research into Ayurvedic weight loss… READ MORE Farzaneh E, Nia FR, Mehrtash M, Mirmoeini FS, Jalilvand M. The effects of 8-week Nigella sativa supplementation and aerobic training on lipid profile and VO2 max in sedentary overweight females. Int J Prev Med. 2014;5(2):210–216.

Salahshoor, M. R., et al. (2018). Effect of thymoquinone on reproductive parameter in morphine-treated male mice. Majdalawieh, A. F., et al. (2016). Recent advances on the anti-cancer properties ofNigella sativa, a widely used food additive.Ahmad A, Husain A, Mujeeb M, et al. A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013;3(5):337–352. doi:10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60075-1 Dietary supplements are not regulated in the United States, meaning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve them for safety and effectiveness before products are marketed. When possible, choose a supplement that has been tested by a trusted third party, such as USP, ConsumerLabs, or NSF. Safi S, Razmpoosh E, et al. The effect of Nigella sativa on appetite, anthropometric and body composition indices among overweight and obese women: A crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2021;57:102653.

I was very surprised but it did help! 10 days after starting the Turmeric, he wasn’t having apneas. Not only that, he doesn’t even snore anymore! Amazing. I’m still over the moon. Satooka H, Kubo I. Effects of thymol on B16-F10 melanoma cells. J Agric Food Chem. 2012;60(10):2746-52. Herbs and supplements with serotonergic (affecting serotonin in the brain) properties (e.g., 5-HTP, L-tryptophan, SAMe, and St. John's wort). Ingredients are important when choosing any natural supplement. Look for one that has no artificial ingredients.

Internally, it is supportive of the body’s functions and known for its powerful protective plant compounds. Oxidative stress is associated with a variety of liver problems such as alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver damage caused by Tylenol, hepatitis, and others. It is also associated with kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease and kidney toxicity. Using your hands, massage a few drops of moringa oil into your hair and scalp. Continue massaging for 10 minutes, ensuring your hair is covered from roots to ends. Leave it on for 30 minutes and wash off. Soleymani S, Zargaran A, et al. The effect of a hydrogel made by Nigella sativa L. on acne vulgaris: A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Phytother Res. 2020;34(11):3052-3062.