i. May help regulate thyroid function, particularly in individuals with hypothyroidism.

ii. Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that support metabolic health.

Farhangi, M. A., et al. (2016). "Nigella sativa improves thyroid function and metabolic profile in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis." BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 16(1), 381.