For about 8 thousand years, amaranth oil is used by man for cooking and maintaining health. Ancient healers considered it a source of longevity, youth, endurance and beauty. Modern pharmacists continue to investigate amaranth oil - the benefits and harms of this product are carefully studied in high-tech laboratories, and the methods of its production are constantly being improved.
Why is amaranth oil useful?
The uniqueness of the substance in question is that it contains a special liquid hydrocarbon of a polyunsaturated type, squalene. Its concentration in amaranth oil reaches 10-15%, which is incomparable with any other product.
In addition, the following components are found in the composition:
- vitamin E;
- phospholipids;
- more than 70% of polyunsaturated fatty acids;
- carotenoids;
- phytosterols;
- micro- and macro elements;
- vitamin D.
Therefore, the useful properties of this amaranth oil cover a variety of medical fields:
- normalization of the level of harmful cholesterol ;
- saturation of tissues and organs with oxygen;
- an obstacle to the growth and progression of malignant tumors;
- protection against adverse effects of radioactive radiation;
- activation of metabolic processes;
- prevention of intoxication, the spread of carcinogens in the blood and lymph;
- promoting rapid and effective tissue regeneration, cell renewal;
- regulation of steroid and lipid metabolism;
- increase of resistance of the organism to various infections of viral, fungal and bacterial nature;
- improvement of the elasticity of the vascular walls, prevention of blood clots;
- normalization of the brain, ability to remember;
- weight loss with excess body weight;
- Increased absorption of phosphorus and calcium, necessary for the proper formation of bone tissue.
Contraindications to amaranth oil
Despite the above advantages of the product, it can not be taken without consulting a doctor, in the presence of such diseases:
- cholecystitis;
- urolithiasis disease;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- pathology of the liver and gallbladder.
Also, do not use amaranth oil if its individual intolerance is detected.
How to use and without harm to take amaranth oil?
Before the beginning of prevention or treatment it is important to read the list of indications for the described product:
- cardiovascular diseases;
- pathology of the digestive and urinary system (except kidney stones);
- increased cholesterol;
- skin lesions;
- cancerous tumors;
- diseases of the immune system;
- herpes;
- diabetes;
- diseases of joints, bones and muscles;
- visual impairment;
- anemia;
- headache;
- gynecological pathology, toxicosis;
- excess weight associated with worsening metabolism;
- stress;
- diseases of the mouth and mucous membranes.
It is correct to take the seed oil of amaranth twice a year, in courses of 30 days. During treatment, you need to drink 5 ml of the product at breakfast and dinner, along with food.
Benefit and harm of amaranth oil for different types of facial skin
Given the huge amount of valuable substances in the product, it is widely used in cosmetology. It is believed that amaranth oil
The remedy is used in its pure form (instead of cream, lip balm) and as part of masks. For example:
- Rub the yolk with a tablespoon of honey, add 2 teaspoons of amaranth oil.
- Apply mass to clean skin, remove after 15 minutes.
- Rinse your face with water without detergents.
It should be noted that the oil in question is rich in fats that can clog pores, so it should not be used if there is a tendency to form comedones.