# A Daily Sprinkle of Cumin Seeds Can Help Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/a-daily-sprinkle-of-cumin-seeds-can-help-lower-cholesterol-study-finds/
- Published: 2025-11-24T09:45:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa). Photo credit: Mockupo via Unsplash. Article by Carly Cassella. ScienceAlert – November 23, 2025. Research article: Food Science & Nutrition. A black seed, long used in cooking and traditional medicine, has shown promise in lowering cholesterol levels in a new clinical trial. Researchers think it might even inhibit the formation of mature fat cells, based on lab-grown cell experiments. Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a flowering plant native to western Asia and eastern Europe, whose seeds are commonly used as a spice in curries and on vegetables. […] Click here to view original web page at www.sciencealert.com