Sesame Seeds Oil – Is It Safe During Pregnancy?

The use of sesame in pregnancy increases controversy among nutritionists around the world. On one side, the spice is a storehouse of calcium and other useful ingredients.

On the other side, sesame remains a source of extractive and esters components that are good for the body. According to Ayurveda sesame are hot in nature and its products may result in “hot” dishes, which are capable of producing heat in the stomach, leading to a miscarriage or premature birth. So it is generally advisable not to eat during the first three to four crucial months of pregnancy.

Sesame during pregnancy

Evidence of the risk of a mole has not been found in modern medicine, however, it is necessary to use it in appropriate doses and only in the absence of contraindications.

Chemical composition

These small sesame seeds are very useful components for mother and child health:

• Vitamins such as B, E, A, K, riboflavin, as well as ascorbic acid are found in it.
• Organic acids
• Triglycerides
• Minerals such as selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron,  potassium, zinc, phosphorus, copper,  sodium, manganese, etc.
• Amino acids
• Glycerol esters
• Phytin
• Dietary fiber
• Lecithin
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids
• Sesamin and sesamol.

Sesame benefits

• Sesame can be is the most valuable food in pregnancy as it has a natural source of copper in it. Consuming only 100 grams of seeds can meet 40% of the mother’s future requirement of this rare trace element.
• Sesame is rich in calcium consuming it can meet 30% of the daily value. These properties in it can be beneficial for the growth of bone health and for the formation of the skeletal system in a pregnant woman. Making the formation of the musculoskeletal system of the fetus more healthy.
• The seeds for 50% satisfy the need of the female body in the gland. By consuming only a couple of tablespoons of sesame per day, women produce iron deficiency anemia and provide a synthesis of red blood cells and hemoglobin, which are important for the transport of oxygen.
• Magnesium strengthens the health of the mother and child’s nervous system (eliminates anxiety, nervousness, irritability, emotional overstimulation). It also reduces muscle contractions, helping to effectively treat the tone of the uterus.
• Sesame and sesamol are natural antioxidants that inhibit cell oxidation, prolonging their youth. In addition, these components reduce the concentration of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, thus normalizing blood flow to internal organs. Antioxidants bind and excrete abnormal body cells, prophylaxis of benign and malignant neoplasms in the female part.
• Glycerol esters purify the blood and help to gently lower blood pressure, which is important for the prevention of eclampsia. Also, the essential oil is useful in joint diseases.
• Vitamin C provides general and local immunity, the body’s resistance to bacteria, infection, and the common cold.

The benefits of sesame during pregnancy.

What are useful little seeds for the future mother and child?

• Strengthen the health of the oral cavity, Antioxidants, esters, and calcium have a positive effect on the state of teeth and gums, strengthen enamel, kill pathogens, and promote healing of mucous membranes.
• Helps to overcome chronic constipation, The seeds produce a mild laxative effect, soften the stool, facilitate the discharge of the stool without forcing it.
• Improve digestion, prevent frustration and constipation, stimulate peristalsis, increase absorption of beneficial components.
• Harmful substances excreted from the body, free radicals, poisons, metabolites, salts, radionuclides, etc.
• Eliminate excess fluid and salt from cells, reducing swelling, It normalizes the water-salt balance, thus restoring good blood circulation.
• Clean the kidneys by a diuretic effect, Crush and remove small stones in the kidneys and bladder from the body. Normalizes the frequency and volume of urination.
• It regenerates the cells: The whole body rejuvenates.
• Provide oxygen transport to the tissues and cells of the future baby and mother,  Prevent fetal hypoxia.
• They cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol, tone, and strengthen their walls. It also positively affects the work of the heart, helping to pump blood through the additional placental circle.
• It produces the prevention of inflammatory processes of the mammary glands and mastopathy.
• Prevent iron deficiency anemia.
• It positively affects the endocrine system, restoring hormones. Sesame contains natural phytoestrogens.
• Produce prevention of uterine fibroids, cysts, polyps, and other structures that negatively affect pregnancy.
• Reduce depression and anxiety of the future mother, load the body with vigor, improve mood.
• Reduces the tone of the uterus, prevents premature delivery.
• Bleeding prophylaxis is performed, ensuring normal blood clotting.
• Excellent interruption of appetite, A handful of seeds reduces the feeling of hunger and desire for sweets, characteristic of the “interesting position”.

Sesame oil is used for cosmetic purposes or consuming by pregnant women can be beneficial. It is so as when it is applied it nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis. As a result, there is the possibility of reduction of stretch marks, and also reduces the appearance of cellulite on the other side.

The nutritional properties sesame oil-based creams rejuvenate and tones the skin, stimulates collagen production, reduces radiance, and increases resistance to negative environmental factors of the body.

Advice & Side effects

• Many doctors advise against the administration of sesame and its oil in the first trimester of pregnancy and immediately before birth. The abundance of extracts, sulfur, vitamin C, and esters can cause individual reactions, severe food allergies, even anaphylactic shock.
• Oil use can lead to fluctuations in hormone levels, which can cause uterine contractions and, as a consequence, premature labor. With a dysfunctional pregnancy and a history of miscarriage, sesame seeds are strictly prohibited.
• With frequent and abundant use of sesame, there is a risk of thrombosis, the development of varicose veins, thromboembolism, thrombophlebitis, which in combination with edema makes it extremely difficult for a woman to move in the third trimester.
• Doctors recommend eating no more than 30 grams of sesame seeds a day. Of course, then the promised daily needs of vitamins are not met, but you can diversify the menu with vegetables and fruits, cereals, meat, and fish products.
• Also, the excessive dosage is fraught with weight gain, as sesame seeds are very high in calories and contain fatty acids.