Cold-pressed linseed oil: how is it useful and how to take it?

Cold-pressed linseed oil is an excellent product for promoting health, cleansing the body and filling the deficit of many nutrients.But it is very important to know the features of this vegetable fat, so that its benefits do not turn you into harm.

Cold pressed oil is made from flax using a screw press. Moreover, its outlet temperature is 43 °. Then he is defended to free from impurities.

The oil obtained in this way, the highest quality. It is made without the use of heating and other technologies that can destroy the healing complex.

This product really has a rich composition, which is very useful for our body. The first thing for which flaxseed oil is valued is polyunsaturated fatty acids. Here there is all their diversity: omega-3, 6 and 9. These components are not produced by the body, but are extremely important for its normal functioning.

Therefore, they should come to us with food. Omega-6 and 9, fatty acids, are found in many foods, while omega-3 is a rarity. And flax-based oil is practically its only source, not counting fish oil.

The second important component of flax emulsion is vitamin E or tocopherol. It shows an antioxidant effect, removing toxins from our body. But also the product contains folic acid, phytoestrogens, vitamins A, B, C, macro-and micronutrients.

Useful properties of the product are quite diverse. They apply to almost all systems of human organs.

• Exemption from harmful and increasing the amount of good cholesterol, prevention of atherosclerosis. Increases the elasticity of blood vessels, improves blood circulation. Reduces the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, hypertension.
• Strengthens intestinal peristalsis, eliminates constipation. Stimulates the liver.
• Prevents the destruction of nerve cells, enhances the conduct of nerve impulses. Thus, it improves the functioning of the nervous system, including the brain. It helps to enhance memory and concentration, speeds up thinking.
• Accelerates metabolic processes, stimulates the breakdown of body fat. This contributes to weight loss.
• Normalizes hormones and prevents the appearance of malignant tumors.
• It improves blood circulation, and this increases the potency and reduces the risk of prostatitis.
• Strengthens immunity.
• Regulates blood glucose levels.
• It has a regenerating effect.

Basically, the positive effect of the oil is based on the action of polyunsaturated acids and vitamin E. In its composition, it can replace fish oil, which is so hateful in its taste.

The main thing to remember when using flax emulsion is its ability to quickly oxidize in air. Knowing this, technologists in the production of oil based on flax use methods that prevent the ingress of oxygen.

Therefore, the oil should be stored in containers made of dark glass and in a place where the sun's rays do not penetrate. A refrigerator is best suited for this purpose.

To choose a quality oil, pay attention to its color. Normally, it should be light brown or caramel, transparent. Try to evaluate its appearance as much as possible, since the right product is sold in dark containers.

Observing the rules of storage, you can use it after opening for 2-3 months.

The area of ​​application of flax product is very wide. First of all, it is used internally for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. For yourself, you can choose the appropriate scheme, focusing on the table.

Well helps oil for the treatment of skin diseases. It quickly restores damaged skin cells, promoting healing of wounds, abrasions, eczema. To do this, a cloth moistened with the medication is applied to the affected area for 2 hours.

In the treatment of burns and ulcers should consult a doctor.

Flax-based oil is widely used in cosmetology. It improves skin condition, moisturizes and rejuvenates it. The product is added to creams, masks, and also used in its pure form. For example, lubricate their face at night, bypassing the area around the eyes.

Oil strengthens and stimulates hair growth. Regular use of a mask based on this product will be useful. To do this, it is rubbed, massaged into the scalp, well wrapped with a bag and a towel. And leave for 1 hour. Then wash off. It is well absorbed, so there are no problems with its removal.

In cooking, flax product is used only in fresh form. It can not be heated, as it loses its useful properties. Therefore, oil based on flax is not suitable for frying and baking. It is added to salads, cereals and muesli. But the most harmonious combination of butter is obtained with fermented milk products.

Despite all the benefits of the tool, it has some limitations in the application. Do not use oil if you have diseases of the digestive system: cholecystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, gallstone disease. And also with polypous formations in the uterus.

Its parallel reception with some drugs is contraindicated:

• analgesics;
• lower cholesterol;
• increase blood clotting;
• hormonal drugs;
• psychotropic;
• against diabetes.

Stick to the specified dose and do not exceed it. Otherwise, the risk of allergic reactions, diarrhea, increased blood clotting increases. Before use during pregnancy and at children's age consult with the doctor.

For information on how cold-pressed flaxseed oil is produced, see the next video.