It is important to know how to make linseed oil, benefit and harm are adjacent side by side. The product brings only benefits to the body, let us consider how to drink it for the prevention, how to make medicinal purposes, and how to store, to save all the medicinal properties and do not cause yourself harm.
Story
Flax is a fairly ancient culture. The historical references notes that it is also grown in Egypt for five thousand years BC. Initially, about the healing properties of the annual crop told the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. It flax treatises known as a remedy for diseases of the stomach.
The Romans and the Greeks used the plant to success in different spheres of life. The most famous linen during the reign of the Frankish King Charles the Great in VIII century. At this time, the culture is widely used for the preparation of medicinal foods.
In Russia from the beginning with the X century it became traditional flax plant, which is used not only for the production of fabrics, but also for the healing oil. It was used as a seasoning for food and baking. Later studies by flax oil has been recognized as a remedy for many diseases.
Structure
Linseed oil is made from flax seeds, it is yellow, yellowish-brown or greenish-yellow color and a slightly bitter flavor.
Nutrients present in the product:
- Unsaturated fatty acids - up to 60% of linolenic, linoleic and oleic - omega 3, 6 and 9, respectively, (these and some other acids together comprise vitamin F);
- Retinol and tocopherol (A and vitamin E);
- Lignin-active polysaccharides;
- Minerals;
- Saturated acids - up to 10%.
The value of linseed oil is a high level of omega-acids - they are not produced in the body, but he needed. In their media content inferior nuts, soy and seafood, including fish oil.
How to take flax seed oil
Benefits and harms of linseed oil depends on the rules of its use. Usually good for health of the body is considered to be the dosage of one to two tablespoons per day. The tangible effects of this oil can be felt after a long reception. This is a period of about two months.
When oil exceeds the standard dosage may appear laxative effect. Possible allergic reaction. It is important before taking flaxseed oil (especially if parallel taking any medication) consult a doctor.
Remember that syrodavlennye oil can not be heated, especially to fry foods on them should not be. Not only that annihilated the useful elements of composition and form carcinogens, even in flaxseed oil appear strong bitterness. To improve the diet, just add this oil to salads and oatmeal, cottage cheese, do with it cold sauces.
Can I take an empty stomach?
You can, but why? First you need to determine the order for which you generally started taking flaxseed oil. If to enhance immunity and normalize the functioning of the body, then take it as it was said in the previous paragraph of the article. If you start to drink oil to throw off those extra kilos, then yes, then it should not take on an empty stomach.
Drink on an empty stomach one teaspoon of oil, and the same amount of leave for the evening and have a drink before the last meal. Why only one teaspoon? And because the linseed oil has a rather peculiar taste and the person who tries it for the first time, it may seem nasty and cause nausea. It is unlikely that you will be able to drink it a tablespoon at once, therefore, it is necessary to start with small portions, gradually increasing it. Then you and do not notice how it ceased to be disgusting to you, and you can take him for two tablespoons a day, as needed.
Drinking a spoonful of oil of flax seeds on an empty stomach, do not forget to wash it down with plenty of water.
The benefits of flaxseed oil
The health benefits of flaxseed oil is indisputable. Not having the "on board" a lot of vitamins, it provides a high content of vitamin E. youth Not being a champion of micro-and macro, it is - the champion of the most important omega-acids. It has immunomodulatory, antioxidant, regenerating, anti-tumor, anti-stress effect.
The most useful properties of flaxseed oil:
- It serves for preventing atherosclerosis and thrombosis;
- It improves the elasticity of blood vessels, reduces the likelihood of stroke and heart attack, high blood pressure;
- Improves the functioning of the digestive tract;
- Normalizes fat metabolism, promotes weight loss;
- Improves the immune system;
- It is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 for vegetarians;
- It acts as a prophylactic agent against the formation of stones in the gall bladder, and normalizes the biliary system.
Medicinal properties and indications for use are vast and varied:
- Problems with the digestive organs. Normalize digestive function disappear constipation, heartburn, reduce inflammation of the mucous of the stomach and intestines.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. A reduction in the amount of cholesterol in the blood, its viscosity and elasticity of blood vessels, thus, increases. This all contributes to reducing the pressure, and also prevents the formation of thrombi.
- Lowered immunity. It increases the body's resistance to viral infections. Especially the use of flax products recommended in the postoperative period and during influenza epidemics.
- Diseases of the respiratory tract. Eliminates inflammation angina, laryngitis, tonsillitis, and bronchial asthma.
- Nervous disorders. The composition of human brain by 60% is represented by fats, so its normal operation depends on how much omega-3 unsaturated acids fed along with the food. Products from flax beneficial effect on its activity - improves memory, reduces mental fatigue and is uspokaivayuscheevozdeystvie on the nervous system as a whole.
- Oncology. Omega-3 acid has anti-cancer effects, so the products with its contents appear in as an aid in the treatment of cancer, as well as used for the prevention of Oncology.
- Joint pain. Reduce inflammation of the joints in arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism.
- Urinary system diseases. It prevents the development of urolithiasis, as well as clears the bile ducts.
- Overweight. The product has a high znacheniekaloriynosti - 898 kcal. But at the same time it is used for weight loss, which occurs due to the normalization of fat metabolism and reduce appetite.
- Problem skin. It restores the skin's health with seborrhea, psoriasis, eczema, acne. Heals wounds, burns.
- Vision problems. Due to the content of vitamin A is improved visual acuity, color perception is corrected.
- Diabetes. There is a restoration of pancreatic function in general is getting better job of the endocrine system. With regular use of the product reduces the risk of symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, and also decreases blood sugar levels.
Enriching the diet of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to positive changes:
- Normalize heart rhythm;
- Normalizes metabolism, it disappears risk of obesity and diabetes;
- It reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood and the risk of blood clots;
- Blood pressure and blood biochemical composition of the figure is closer to the norm;
- Restored the functioning of glands of the endocrine system;
- Restores hormonal balance in women and men;
- Reduced density of the blood, which is very useful for the prevention of varicose veins;
- Disappear constipation;
- Visibly improves skin and hair;
- Improves cerebral blood flow and vascular condition.
Organized professor of one of Australia's University of Sydney Leonard Storlienom experimental studies It showed that lipid-enriched omega-3 type food contributes to the normalization of metabolism, preventing obesity, and diabetes diabetes.
Important properties for weight loss
The oil from flax seeds has proven efficacy in the fight against overweight, since it normalizes metabolism and removes waste from the body. Regular intake of this product will allow gradually put in order their shape.
Due to the relatively low calorific value, it can be taken even while dieting. Especially recommended to do it in compliance with food with a small amount of fat.
For many years, linseed oil has been unjustly forgotten and rarely found for sale. Now it can be easily found in any hypermarket. Buy it - means to make an invaluable contribution to their health, to prolong youth and beauty, to maintain mental clarity and emotional stability for years to come.
The impact on the male body
The product from flax seed helps increase levels of testosterone, which is especially important for the health of the male body. The presence of serotonin in the oil significantly affects the state of mind. This hormone improves mood and helps prevent nerve disorders that can lead to a decrease in sexual function.
Linseed oil is recommended to take in some disorders in the body of men:
- inflammation of the prostate gland;
- reduction satisfactory sensations of sexual intercourse;
- weakening of erection;
- decrease in sperm quality;
- shortness process during intercourse.
The best variant of use of linseed oil - is daily adding it to the fresh vegetable salads. You can also connect it with boiled potatoes or porridge to fill them.
Benefits for women
flaxseed oil benefits for women's health and beauty is priceless. The product helps to:
- improve health during menopause;
- normalize hormones;
- prevent breast cancer;
- regulate the menstrual cycle.
Besides the above, the oil from flax is used in cosmetics thanks to the incredible properties. It helps:
- accelerate regeneration of cells;
- minimize facial wrinkles and age;
- lift facial contours;
- reduction of stretch marks and scars healing;
- hair growth;
- strengthening the nail plate.
The oil can be used in any form, most importantly - do not violate the rules of its storage and reheat it.
What to look for when choosing?
Proper linseed oil should be in a dark glass container and not have sharp bitter smell. Maximum useful compounds in the product is obtained by cold pressing. Such oil fresher taste, has less bitterness compared to those obtained by hot squeezing.
Pay attention to the expiration date - it is better if from the date of production at the time of purchase was not more than 2 months. Choose products trusted manufacturers, such as "Ecole», «Kronos oil», «Sabo», «Health Compass."
Optimum volume - 200-250 ml oil in such a packaging is used faster and the risk of rancidity less than the product in a large container (0.5 l and more).
How to store?
linseed oil must be stored in the home, at a temperature from +5 to + 22C, in the dark, except for the maximum effect of light on the product. The best place to store - the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. It would not be a mistake to keep a bottle of oil in the kitchen cupboard. After each reception of oil must be tightly closed bottle cap. Since the opening of the package must be not more than 3 months.
The pharmaceutical network can acquire linseed oil, enclosed in gelatin capsules. They are easy to take for those who are not able to bear the smell of oil. This form of product packaging is stored exclusively in the refrigerator.
Using in cosmetology
Oil from the seeds of flax - an inexhaustible source of beauty and youth for the skin, hair and nails. With the cosmetic purpose can be used as:
- nutritional additives used to lotions and creams for the face, body and hands;
- a main component for moisturizing, regenerating and rejuvenating masks for the face and hands;
- for the treatment of dandruff and dry hair;
- wound-healing agent in the presence of burns, ulcers and other skin wound surfaces.
Harm and contraindications
Upon heating or reacting with oxygen product may deteriorate. It formed hazardous substances. Spoiled oil, including the expiry date, can harm the body. It can get free radicals. On the oil of an allergic reaction may occur. To avoid this, there is a certain scheme for the first use of the product.
In the first two days of the oil is drunk only in the morning on an empty stomach, one teaspoon. On the third day add more product reception and evening before bedtime. If after that the body does not appear to be any adverse reactions to the human harmless oil. There are a number of contraindications:
- allergic reactions;
- pancreatitis;
- ulcers of the stomach and intestines;
- with caution during pregnancy (you can drink, if you allow a doctor);
- Gallstone disease;
- idiosyncrasy;
- some women's diseases.
Oil is very rapidly oxidized, so you can not purchase a product with compromised packaging. In this case, the oil will lose its beneficial properties and can be harmful to the body.
Is it possible to fry in linseed oil?
No, it is possible, as the polyunsaturated fatty acids for which use linseed oil, are destroyed at high temperatures. But the most dangerous thing that these acids are converted to carcinogens, which accelerate the aging process and cause various diseases.
