In 2007, the World Health Organization named sesame oil one of the best edible oils for its lignan content-something other fats lack-and its high levels of Vitamin E. Sesame oil is also a natural antioxidant, lowers cholesterol levels, protects the liver and kidneys, and slows the aging process.
2007 年，世界衛生組織將麻油列為最佳食用油之一，原因為麻油含有豐富的維生素 E 及其他油脂沒有的「類木酚素」，為天然的抗氧化物質，能降低血膽固醇，保護肝、腎並延緩老化。