Title of article :
Preventive Role of Thymoquinone against Certain Chronic Health Issues: A Review
Author/Authors :
Khalil, Palwasha University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan , Masood, Sara University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan , Rehman, Attiq ur Department of Agricultural Sciences - Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry - University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland , Khalil, Faiza Khyber Medical College Peshawar, Pakistan , Nawaf, Javeria College of Home Economics - University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Abstract :
The seed of Nigella sativa commonly called ‘black seed’ has been
used in different civilizations for centuries to treat various animal and
human diseases. Thymoquinone is chemically 2-methyl-5-isopropyl-1,
4-benzoquinone monoterpene molecule and it is the main constituent in
black seeds responsible for most of the pharmacological characteristics.
The current review aims to discuss the effect of thymoquinone based on
experimental evidence in reducing the risk of certain chronic issues such
as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, nephropathy, retinopathy,
neuropathy, hepatopathy, hypertension, and obesity in the shadow of
available literature. However, clinical trials are recommended to prove
the studied effects of thymoquinone in humans.
Keywords :
Nigella sativa , Thymoquinone , Antioxidant , Chronic , Health
Journal title :
International Journal of Nutrition Sciences
