日本医学家发现，芝麻中含有的芝麻素对防止体内恶性胆固醇———低密度脂蛋白（LDL）有显著作用。因而能有效地防治动脉硬化。临床试验将12名患高胆固醇者分两组，一组使用防止胆固醇氧化的维生素E；另外一组用芝麻精制的芝麻素（每天剂量32-65毫克），均连服8周，对饮食、酒 Japanese medical scientists found that sesame seeds contain sesamin to prevent the body of cholesterol --- low density lipoprotein (LDL) have a significant role. It can effectively prevent and treat atherosclerosis. Clinical trials will be 12 patients with high cholesterol divided into two groups, one group used to prevent cholesterol oxidation of vitamin E; another group of sesame seeds with sesame (daily dose of 32-65 mg), were served for 8 weeks, the diet, liqueur