Thymoquinone
Thymoquinone is the primary bioactive compound in black seed oil (Nigella sativa), functioning as a potent cellular protector with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. It ...
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supplement
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Thymoquinone (TQ) is the primary bioactive compound in black seed oil (Nigella sativa), functioning as a potent cellular protector with multifaceted benefits. It acts as both an antioxidant powerhouse and anti-inflammatory agent, making it particularly valuable in our modern environment filled with oxidative stressors.
While not technically a nutrient with a classic deficiency pattern, thymoquinone represents a "lost ancestral edge" absent in modern diets. Its unique molecular structure allows it to modulate immune function, support neurological health, and enhance metabolic processes simultaneously.
Key Benefits
- Scavenges free radicals and boosts endogenous antioxidants
- Inhibits NF-kB and pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Modulates immune function (upregulates defenses while calming overactive responses)
- Provides neuroprotection via GABA enhancement and glutamate reduction
- Improves insulin sensitivity and supports testosterone production
- Reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress