To determine how exactly black cumin affects the body, scientists investigated its impact on fat cells. It was found that cumin extract suppresses adipogenesis—the process of formation and maturation of fat cells—thereby preventing fat accumulation and the development of adipose tissue.
Kojima-Yuasa noted: "Our results convincingly demonstrate that black cumin may be an effective functional product for the prevention of obesity and metabolic diseases." She emphasized that the reduction in lipid levels was shown in a real clinical study.
In the future, researchers plan to conduct larger long-term studies to assess the impact of black cumin on insulin resistance and inflammatory markers associated with diabetes.
