Corn oil

Corn oil is extracted from seeds of maize embryos, containing from 37% to 55% fatty oils.

Composition:

Corn oil contains almost no vitamins and minerals, with some exceptions. Thus, it is highlighted on the content of tocopherols (vitamin E), especially gamma-tocopherol (~ 100 g 486.7% Daily Value) and contains at a sufficiently large amount of alpha-tocopherol (~ 109.7% respectively).

          One of the key nutrients of corn oil, forming the basis of its value as a food ingredient, are fatty acids. Thus, in the fatty acid composition of unsaturated fatty acids predominate (~ 100 g 200.6% Daily Value), in particular - omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (~ 535.2%, respectively, the daily requirement, namely - linoleic acid (18: 2 ) = 53.52 g per 100 g). Sufficiently high and the content of mono-unsaturated fatty acids - oleic (18: 1): ~ 100 g 27.33 g Other fatty acids: both unsaturated and saturated, are contained in corn oil to a lesser extent.

     Corn oil - a valuable source of phytosterols (100 g ~ 1432.4% Daily Value), a part of which (~ 1208.6%, respectively) significantly predominates beta-sitosterol, which can be attributed to the female corn oil products

Indications:

Corn oil as a dietary product that is beneficial to many systems of the human body. For example, the regular use of this oil is able to adjust the body's metabolic processes, improve the activity of the intestine, the gallbladder and liver. Furthermore, it is a good choleretic agent.

Also in corn oil contains substances that reduce blood cholesterol levels, which means reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and thrombus formation.

Vitamin K is contained in corn oil has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Also, this oil has a good tonic properties.

Corn oil is widely used in folk medicine. Corn oil recommended dose is 75 grams per day. Everyday use of this oil is very useful, especially for children, pregnant and lactating women.

Linoleic acid, which is contained in corn oil, helping the human body to combat a variety of diseases. Linoleic acid is also responsible for blood clotting. It is very useful to use this oil every day for people suffering from the following diseases such as migraine, asthma, hay fever, skin peeling.

Act:

One of the main advantages of the corn oil - a high content of Vitamin E - is twice that in olive oil or sunflower. With this corn oil contributes to the normal operation of the endocrine system, especially the gonads, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid gland, prevented the development of muscle weakness and fatigue.

Corn oil reduces the formation of blood clots, has antimutagenic properties, protecting the genetic apparatus of cells from mutations caused by the action of chemicals, ionizing radiation. Unsaturated fatty acids contained in corn oil, increase the body's resistance to infectious diseases and encourage the excretion of excess cholesterol. Corn oil is also rich in vitamins B1, B2, PP, K3, provitamin A, which is the main determinants of its dietary properties ..

Mode of application:

     When cooking, face masks, medical ointments dosage of corn oil is determined according to the recipe.

Side effects:

Individual intolerance

Contraindications:

Contraindications to the use of corn oil, virtually none. The main thing - do not eat it in large quantities, since all the oil is a high-calorie foods. In addition, do not use oil expired, because over time it formed oxide that violate the metabolism in our body .. it is recommended to consult with your doctor before taking

Shelf life: Corn oil 18 months.

Storage: Store in a dark place at a temperature of from +8 C to +20 C.

Before applying are encouraged to consult with a physician. It is not a medication..