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Sesamin
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Sesamin is a lignan isolated from the bark of Fagara plants and from sesame oil. It has been used as a dietary fat-reduction supplement. Its major metabolite is enterolactone, which has an elimination half life of less than 6 hours.[1] Sesamin and sesamolin are minor components of sesame oil,[2] on average comprising only 0.14% of the oil by mass.[3]

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  • Sesamol, another phenolic component of sesame oil

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