Linseed oil
Is a linseed oil or hot oil as is commonly called in some areas, is one of the most famous natural oils that have been used since ancient times and are still used in many fields to the present time, both in the medical fields or in the manufacture of aromatherapy aromatherapy.
It is also added to many food dishes. It is an alternative to omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians because of its rich fatty acid composition, which is exactly the same as that found in fish oils. It is also rich in essential minerals.
This oil is divided into three main types: pure oil made from flaxseed and free from husks, and second oil made from a mixture of seeds and husks. The third type, rich in crusts only, is considered one of the best in treating various health problems.
Flaxseed oil damage
- Flax seeds from which this type of oil is extracted contain the cyanogenous glucosides of the poisonous effect on the body. To avoid the effect of this material, mature seeds must be used to extract the oil.
- Cautions against excessive intake to avoid diarrhea, gastrointestinal problems and digestive problems.
- Warns pregnant women to use it because it triggers the activation of the uterus, which increases the likelihood of exposure to abortion.
- It is recommended not to be used with diabetes drugs, as it helps reduce blood sugar, to avoid a sharp reduction of sugar.
- Unhealthy for people with prostate cancer, it is a problem of hypothyroidism, and a significant rise in triglycerides.
Benefits of flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil has many benefits:
- Contains a high proportion of vitamin A, very essential for the health of skin and skin, which helps heal wounds and heal sores and minor burns caused by sunlight.
- Rich in fiber helps reduce harmful cholesterol, which protects against cardiovascular disease and blood vessels.
- Strengthens the functioning of the immune system, protects against neurological and reproductive diseases, and contains a range of minerals useful for the health of bones and joints.
- Rich in vitamin B complex and zinc, where the deficiency compensates these elements in the body.
- Contains high levels of fatty acids and alpha-linoleic acid resistant to hair problems, especially the problem of precipitation and bombing, and is ideal for the elimination of baldness, by inhibiting the work of the enzyme reduced 5 thousand.
- Treats skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, and protects against the growth of pills and pimples.