HEALTH BENEFITS OF NIGER SEED OIL

Abstract

Abstract Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is an oilseed crop cultivated in Ethiopia and India. Niger seed oil is packed with beneficial fatty acids and linoleic acid, and has a similar composition to sunflower oil. The aim of our study is investigate the health benefits of niger seed oil. This review has been prepared by scanning the Keywords: "niger seed oil and health" from Google Academic and Pubmed. Niger seed oil has been recognized for its many impressive effects on human health, particularly its ability to speed healing, protect the skin, improve heart health, help with weight gain, aid sleep, stimulate circulation, and reduce inflammation, among others. Niger seed oil is often used as a substitute cooking oil, particularly in areas where Niger seeds are grown in high quantities. While this oil isn’t widely seen in the western world, it is becoming available more often in specialty stores. As a result, different scientific studies are needed for better understanding of niger seed oil benefits. Keywords: Guizotia abyssinica, niger seed oil, health