How linseed oil affects the body

The product is extracted by direct cold pressing from flax seeds. This vegetable oil has a beneficial effect on humans, it is very good for health. It is a valuable source of vegetable fats, vitamin complex, polyunsaturated acids omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, produced by the body in insufficient quantities.

Positive properties

The oil is rich in vitamins A, which means it improves skin tone, visual acuity and eye health, allows you to fight premature aging. Application can prevent the risk of chronic diseases, reduce cholesterol.

The product has a beneficial effect on the endocrine glands, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract. In addition, it helps to normalize the work of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine system, and restore hormonal levels. In addition to the above, flax has a positive effect on the female reproductive system, normalizes blood pressure in the vessels. The substances that make up linseed oil evoke brain activity (increase concentration and memory processes).

Disease Use

The above spectrum of the effects of flaxseed oil on the human body is not final. It shows its qualities in the treatment of such diseases:

• atherosclerosis;
• hypertension;
• heart pathology (arrhythmia);
• ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and other difficulties of the gastrointestinal tract;
• thyroid dysfunction and hormone production;
• improper course of the process of fat metabolism;
• bronchitis, pneumonia and other pulmonary diseases.

Application in cosmetology

The product is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics and in home care. Cosmetics with the addition of linseed oil is very popular, is of high quality and efficient use.

Such indicators are achieved due to the ability of the oil to stimulate cell regeneration, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and softening effects. It protects against negative environmental influences, prevents peeling and drying of the skin, and alleviates the symptoms of skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema).

Contraindications

Despite all the positive reviews, it is not recommended to use oil for people who:

1. Take drugs to thin the blood (due to a possible increase in effect).
2. Have problems with blood coagulation.
3. Suffer from diseases of the stomach and intestines associated with increased production of acids (oil worsens the condition due to the possession of a similar effect).

Note! Use with caution if you are sick with diabetes (the product may not be absorbed) or are pregnant (due to the content of phytohormones).

How to choose the right oil

It is important to remember that not all varieties are so useful. For the right choice, you need to know some subtleties.

Choose cold-pressed oil, as the temperature effect destroys the nutrients in the composition. On the packaging it may be indicated that the presses made of wood were used in the development (give preference to such a product).

Pay attention to the smell. Flaxseed oil smells almost inaudible and feels like fish oil. A strong and unpleasant odor indicates the presence of chemicals in the composition and low quality. It is also worth paying attention to the storage conditions indicated on the package.