The unique composition of oil is so valuable for the human body that it can easily be called gold among edible oils. Flax seed oil is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids: linolenic, linoleic, oleic - which are popularly known as acids under the common name "Omega". These acids the human body can receive only from the outside.
The composition of the oil is such that it is enough to eat 1 to 2 tablespoons of linseed oil to provide a daily requirement of the body for fatty acids and fats. For many, Omega 3 (linolenic acid) is associated with seafood, fish oil. However, the plant source, represented by flax seeds, is not inferior to that of the sea.
You can buy linseed oil in liquid form, as well as any other vegetable oil, or in the form of capsules. The product must be made by cold pressing from selected seeds. Other oil processing is unacceptable, because it becomes useless. Remember, the words "cleared", "deodorized", "clarified" - are not acceptable for oil from flax seed.
Fresh oil has a transparent, slightly yellowish color, it should not have a smell, turbidity. Viscosity, smell of drying oil, bitterness, turbidity indicate that the oil is spoiled. This product can not be used even for cosmetic masks. For safety, the oil should be placed in a dark, tightly closed container. It is necessary to avoid high and low temperatures.
Benefit for health.
Oil from the seed of flax contributes to the overall strengthening and purification of the body, stimulates immunity. Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. The composition of the oil favorably affects the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract. Omega 3 is necessary for normal functioning of brain cells. The acid has a special significance in the development of the human fetus, as well as in the first year of the child's life.
Omega 3 is a necessary element in our daily diet and also because it helps to regulate the excess of lipids entering the body. Consequently, linseed oil when used not only has no side effect, but also helps those who want to lose excess kilograms.
Importantly, flaxseed oil should only be used cold. The use of oil after high temperatures is lost.
Flaxseed oil is applied externally for various skin injuries (burns, wounds, cracks), lichen, bruises.
Benefits for beauty.
It is good to use oil in various masks for cosmetic purposes, especially for sluggish, dry, fading skin. A modern woman has heard about the effect of Omega 3 on the skin. Polyunsaturated fatty acids can slow the aging process of the skin. Therefore, flaxseed oil is an excellent assistant for any female representative in matters of cooking and beauty.
A mixture of flaxseed oil with ground coffee is used to fight cellulite as a peeling. Such a scrub turns soft, it does not irritate the skin.
For dry, injured skin of hands, you can use a mask of the following composition: linseed oil (half a teaspoon), one capsule of vitamin E, yolk of one egg. The mixture must be applied to pre-heated skin. For half an hour leave the mask on your hands, putting on them special gloves.