Ananda Mahony
NaomiBody Insurance - The benefits of...Grape Seed Oil
October 19th 2006 00:04
Grape seed oil comes from red grapes
It is believed that a diet high in fatty acids such as those that are in grape seed oil; may account for the lower rate of heart disease in Europe(France in particular) then in America and other western countries.
Grape seed oil is reputed to be rich in antioxidants, Vitamins C, E, D and beta carotene, as well as containing essential fatty acids which help to lower cholesterol.
Nutritional Values
Omega - 6 69 - 78% Omega - 3 0.3 - 1%
Omega - 9 15 - 20% Palmitoleic Acid 5 -0.7%
Palmitic Acid 5 - 11% Stearic Acid 3 - 6%
The main benefits of grape seed oil are:
- Applied topically to treat damaged and stressed tissue on the skin
- Regenerative and restructuring properties to moisturize skin.
- Soothes skin irritations without aggravating condition
- Astringent properties
- Increases blood flow which treats:
leg cramps
diabetes
varicose veins
numbness of legs and arms
erectile dysfunction
cataracts and macular degeneration
eye strain
minimizes damage caused by Fibromyalgia
Used as a vegetable oil; grape seed oil has a high smoking point and can safely be used at high temperatures.
It has a range of culinary uses and is great on salad or combined with garlic and rosemary as a home style mayonaisse.
The tase is light and slightly nutty. If you wish to take the oil for specific health benefits then it is available in capsules.
Note: Check with your health proffessional before taking grape seed oil as a treatment as it has blood thinning properties that may interfere with other medications.
Resources
www.herbal- powers.com
www. health.learninginfo.or.
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