Rapeseed oil. Benefits and harms of useful properties and contraindications in infant nutrition, the composition of how to take

Rape - a common crop, cultivated in temperate latitudes and subtropics, primarily for oil production. Rapeseed oil, its harm, the use and composition of the now well studied, analyzed various aspects of its application, but so far it remains quite mysterious to man.

Structure

Rapeseed oil 99.9% consists of vegetable fat, 100 g to about 19 mg of vitamin E and about 2 mg of phosphorus, there are vitamins A, B, D, F.

Oil is rich in a variety of acids:

Name	Mass fraction in%
oleic	Up to 70
stearic	Until 3
palmitic	to 7
linoleic	Up to 30
myristic	0,2
Gondoinovaya	to 4.3
linolenic	Up to 14
arachidic	1.2
erucic	Up to 5
Eykozadienovaya	0,1
behenic	0,6
Selaholevaya	0,4
palmitoleic	0,6
lignoceric	0,3
Dokozadienovaya	0,1

Depending on the level of erucic acid oil is divided into three categories - small, medium and vysokoerukovoe. Maloerukovoe oil can be safely eaten, vysokoerukovoe recommended to use for other purposes.

Products of processing of rapeseed oil as a refined and divided into refined and unrefined types.

Refined rapeseed oil is very similar to the composition of olive oil, it contains a small level of erucic acid and is used in cooking.

Beneficial features

Canola oil began to actively use only in the last fifty years, when there are new varieties of plants and new ways of removing harmful acids. Now it is used in cooking, for medicinal purposes, in industry, in the alternative energy sector.

Rapeseed oil (use and damage which previously were not precisely determined) has the following beneficial properties:

• unsaturated fatty acids optimize metabolism contribute to support the normal weight;
• It normalizes the gastrointestinal tract;
• It prevents the formation of clots in blood vessels of the circulatory system;
• contained vitamins strengthens the nervous system, organs of vision contribute to the breakdown of fat;
• It accelerates the regeneration of tissues in the body;
• widespread use in cosmetics and dermatology;
• recommended for pregnant and infertile women;

  

• used as fuel in alternative energy.

Indications

Rapeseed oil, benefit and harm is well understood, is used in the prevention of certain diseases and for the treatment of diseases that have already arisen.

Oil recommended in the following cases:

• to reduce the level of cholesterol and the "density" of blood that prevents problems with the circulatory system, lowers blood pressure, prevents blood clot;
• for immunity after postponed or diseases after the winter period;
• for the normalization of hormonal levels in the body, this is especially true for women;
• in order to cancer prevention by removing free radicals;
• restore and strengthen the nervous system, sleep rhythms and relaxation, reduction of anxiety states;
• treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal work - stomach and intestines due enveloping properties and reduce acidity;
• use during pregnancy and lactation;
  
• in diseases of the musculoskeletal system - arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout;
• to eliminate skin problems - eczema, psoriasis, rashes teen.

Drinking men

Rapeseed oil, the benefits and harms of which have long been known to men, especially the young, should be taken without much zeal, despite all its useful properties. It improves the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, has a soothing, anti-cancer and many other useful features.

However, its effect on the potency of the men still little studied. The presence of vegetable fats, Omega-3, phosphorus, vitamin E has a positive effect on the sexual life, on the one hand. However, in the oil composition are substances that stimulate the production of the female hormone estrogen.

It can suppress the male libido, affect sperm quality, so it is best to consult a doctor-andrologist if there is any doubt. The benefits and harms of rapeseed oil in this case should be particularly relate to man's body worked harmoniously.

Benefits for women

The rapeseed oil is present an analogue of the female hormone - estradiol, so women use it in food can cause a very good effect. This is true for women who are experiencing problems with estrogen production in the body.

Useful Properties for women:

• the use of menopausal women improves the general well-being, are restored ovarian function;
• improves mood, skin and hair become fresh;
• stops calcium loss from the body in adulthood, female thereby prevents osteoporosis;
  
• It reduces the risk of cancer formation in the breast, the level of risk of breast cancer is reduced;
• recommended for infertility, failure of conception, since oil improves hormonal cycles return to normal, the ovaries are working properly;
• is added to foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding for healthy development of the fetus and child.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

For normal pregnancy and pre-natal development of the child is necessary to obtain the optimum amount of nutrients. Rapeseed oil, which is sometimes also called "northern olive oil" contains vitamins E, omega-3, with the lack of which the fetus develops enough quickly, and after birth the child may lag behind their peers in development.

Breastfeeding milk product saturates the nutrients that support normal formation of the child's tissues - bones, internal organs, the central nervous system. Oil is especially important for mothers in feeding premature infants.

There is experimental evidence that if the mother took canola oil during pregnancy, it brings only benefits. Such children grow better, gain weight, develop better motor coordination and motor skills. To obtain a balanced essential fatty acids of vegetable nursing mother is sufficient to include in the diet 1 tbsp. l. rapeseed oil per day.

For children

Children need fatty acids and other components, including those contained in rapeseed oil, from birth. Breastfed babies are the main diet of your mother's milk, and baby food. Rapeseed oil - is one of the components of modern children's infant formula.

"Harm or benefit of rapeseed oil in baby food" - for a long time there were disputes on this subject, but large-scale studies of German scientists have shown that a certain dose of them are useful. The studies were conducted among children under one year and found that the mass fraction of rapeseed oil in infant formulas may reach to one-third of the fat.

Vitamin A helps the child to grow and is responsible for vision, vitamin D has positive effects on the musculoskeletal system and the skeletal system. Vitamin E strengthens muscle tissue, stimulates hair growth, healthy skin and nails. Acids and phospholipids reduce cholesterol, reinforce vessel walls, support immunity.

vegetable fatty acids contribute to the normal development of the nervous system, including central nervous system, improves the psychological state of the child. Many people remember about the use of fish oil in the Soviet childhood, now has an excellent substitute in the form of rapeseed oil.

From 5-6 months of age of the child, micro dose of rapeseed oil in the form of drops can be seasoned mashed potatoes, porridge, gradually bringing the volume up to a teaspoon.

Contraindications are:

• allergic reaction;
• bowel disorder;
• urolithiasis disease;
• in severe hepatitis.

In the transition to adulthood requires caution in the use of boys of the product, because it can suppress the production of testosterone and the formation of the reproductive system.

When the pain in the joints

For the treatment of articular diseases rapeseed oil is used both as additives in the overhead dressing and as food supplements. Vegetable fats, taken by mouth, prevent the formation of arthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, stop the leaching of calcium from the body, promote flexibility.

For prevention and treatment need to take a tablespoon of rapeseed oil per day for an adult organism. In inflammatory processes slightly warmed oil soaked gauze and applied to aching joints.

Rapeseed oil is a rich source of linoleic acid, able to reduce inflammation, it is considered useful in arthritis and progressive diseases in connective tissue. Painful areas can be massaged with oil to relieve pain and improve flexibility.

When the deposition of salts

As is known in chemistry, salts react chemically with acids, retrieves the new substances. Rapeseed oil is saturated with various acids, which have already been said, and they all have different chemical activity. Part acids able to remove accumulated salts from tissues and body.

When prophylactic use in food products, it would be a natural barrier for the salt deposits in the tissues of the body. You can make gauze bandages soaked in oil in places salt deposits - oil penetrates the skin inside and helps to remove them from the body.

It is also useful to take hot bathrooms adding flavors and two tablespoons of rapeseed oil. Oil easily penetrates the heated skin and removes harmful to tissue salts.

In case of burns and wounds

Rapeseed oil has a high useful capacity for regeneration of human tissues, but its application is not always one and may be harmful in these situations.

In case of burns of the second, third degree, or large areas of injury should seek medical help. In other cases, when the burn has cooled place, rapeseed oil would be beneficial.

For small burns fire, hot water, oil burns at sunburn protective cover space lesion membrane. Rich in minerals and vegetable oil acids soften the skin, help regeneration process. Before greasing the affected oil better place to warm up on a water bath to cool and then use it.

In the case of small injuries and abrasions oil can mix with beeswax in a ratio of 3: 1 and applied to the wound 3 times per day, changing the bandage.

If diaper rash

In the case of diaper rash canola oil performs the same tasks as in the treatment of wounds and burns:

• reducing pain;
• an antioxidant;
• softening and protecting the skin;
• regeneration.

The difference is that the diaper rash usually appear in infants than in adults. The oil should be applied regularly and only on clean, dry skin. There may be only one remark - this idiosyncrasy.

Dermatological diseases

When skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, skin rashes or adolescents, rapeseed oil is recommended to take 1 hour. l. morning. In addition, 2 times a day to lubricate warmed in a water bath and then cooled oil lesion site. The treated skin areas need to dress clean bandage and change it is necessary to once a day.

Use in cooking

Rapeseed oil has a pleasant aroma, unlike many other vegetable oils, and tastes like a walnut. The range of colors - from translucent yellow to dark brown. Oil is not recommended for use in frying and cooking products to other thermallyBecause it loses its beneficial properties.

Butter is widely used in salad dressings, as the useful component in the manufacture of pickles, cakes, additives to soups and side dishes. As the oil ingredient is used in the manufacture of margarines, dressings, mayonnaises.

The oil is used as food is relatively recent, but has already gained wide popularity. Rapeseed oil is, for example, is very popular in modern German cuisine - and 80% in Germany used vegetable oil is rapeseed. Apparently there is some correlation observed between this product and the duration of the life and health of the Germans.

Used in cosmetics

Rapeseed oil is used in cosmetic purposes for several reasons:

• it comprises a plurality of minerals, vitamins and herbal active acids;
• rejuvenating effect due to their ability to regenerate tissue;
• neutral, but rather a pleasant smell and color;
• It has an effect on hair growth;
• a small price.

It is used in the production of skin care, hair, nails - balms, shampoos, creams, ointments, lotions. The oil softens and moisturizes the skin and hair, fills them with nutrients. The hair becomes healthy and lush, the skin rejuvenates, straightened.

Rapeseed oil, the benefits and harms of which in cosmetics is well studied, should be used in moderation.

The mask for sensitive skin

It is necessary to make mashed pineapple in a blender and mixed in equal proportions with rapeseed oil. After applying to the face - wait half an hour until all the active and useful substances penetrate into the pores of the skin. Then, the mask wash off with water without soap. Sensitive skin thus receive protection from external stimuli, and she was transformed into a healthy color.

Cream with rapeseed oil for dry skin

To give the skin a natural need besides rapeseed oil lavender and bergamot. 100 mg of rapeseed oil is taken 2mg lavender and bergamot added 2 mg. The cream is applied once a day, skin dryness and soon fades with characteristic scales.

The mask for aging skin

Recipe mask for aging skin is simple - One tablespoon of rapeseed oil is taken 100 g of finely shredded oat flakes, 30 g lemon juice and two egg protein. All this is mixed in a blender. This mask should not keep more than a quarter of an hour. The procedure can be repeated once a day.

Mask with rapeseed oil with acne

Oily skin is applied 50 g of white clay, 100 g of rapeseed oil, which are thoroughly mixed. Mask after half an hour incubation on the face is washed off with warm water.

For dry skin need 50g cottage cheese, 100 g of oil, which are also mixed into a homogeneous substance. Apply the mask on your face and let it harden a bit until crisp - means the procedure is passed, and all the active substances absorbed the skin.

For normal skin is stirred 100 g of oat flour with 100 g of an oil. Mask kept on the face for half an hour, then wash off.

for dull hair mask

To prepare mask Mix the following ingredients in a blender:

• 20 g of fresh parsley;
• 20 g of rapeseed oil;
• 10 g of olive oil.

The finished mixture is pureed need to rub it from the roots to the hair ends. Sit in a warm room to 45 minutes, then wash with shampoo.

Contraindications

There are several contraindications when rapeseed oil is not recommended for use in any form:

• severe allergic reaction;
  
• severe hepatitis;
• cholelithiasis;
• upset stomach and intestine with diarrhea;
• Acute kidney disease.

Apparently, no contraindications are so many, so high-quality rapeseed oil has become so popular, and 14% of arable land already sown with rape in the world.

Possible risk of harm and side effects

A person is categorically forbidden to use rapeseed oil with high levels of erucic acid. It tends to accumulate in the body, preventing its normal operation. Mainly, it concerns unfiltered oil which goes into production, the proportion of erucic acid therein reaches 5%.

Modern varieties contain much less of this component, plus passes hot or cold filtration of raw materials. On store shelves is already a useful product, with little or no unwanted impurities. Harmful is also the excessive use of oil, but it applies to any food product. Throughout the necessary balance.

Selection and storage

The choice of oil is necessary to define the purposes for which it is acquired - for culinary, cosmetic, and may other uses. In cooking, too, have a choice of different types of oil - baking, salads, sauces, side dishes, as well as cooking.

Oil light shades runs great purification step, it is suitable for all dishes, but especially for the heat treatment. Oil darker color retains its unique taste and smell, so is suitable for cold dishes. Moreover, in these types of oil saved more useful items.

When you purchase is necessary to read data corresponding to GOST, specify an expiration date. The container should not be precipitate. The best packaging - is made of glass, storage conditions can be read on the packaging - for different types of conditions are different oils.

oil popularity has grown exponentially in the last 30-40 years in everyday life, because this product has become a symbol of a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition natural. Useful side of rapeseed oil, almost all open, but there is always something new, as there is practically no harm to human health.

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