A comprehensive review of the bioactive components of sesame seeds and their impact on bone health issues in postmenopausal women.

Sesame seeds perform many therapeutic functions against several health issues especially those related to bones because they possess a rich content of calcium, vitamins, proteins, oil, and carbohydrates. Using the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases, we performed a comprehensive search of the literature from 2013 to date on reports related to sesame seeds and their bioactive ingredients. Sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin, and sesamol are the major bioactive lignans found in sesame seeds. Our comprehensive review of the literature revealed the protective role of sesame seeds towards bone health in postmenopausal osteoporosis. It was observed that sesame seeds have a positive impact on postmenopausal women experiencing bone-related problems,