Sea buckthorn oil and its benefits.

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Sea buckthorn oil is widely used in cooking. Its unusual and rich flavor can be an excellent addition to vegetable salads, and its slight acidity will eliminate the need to add vinegar or lemon juice. The oil contains many vitamins, so it will be an excellent addition to common dishes as a base for frying or dressing. If you season with hawthorn oil dishes from fish or meat, you will get healthy and tasty dishes according to Siberian recipes. Often, oil is used for frying. It gives the products a spicy original flavor. Sea buckthorn oil is also used to season cereals and wellness cocktails. You can use it in its pure form: 1-2 teaspoons. three times a day half an hour before a meal. Biologically valuable sea buckthorn oil is a rich source of the most useful substances (vitamins, carotenoids, macro and microelements, amino acids, phytosterols, fatty acids, phospholipids). The oil also contains a series of biochemical components, which largely determine the diverse therapeutic and prophylactic use of this plant product (flavonoids, triterpenes and organic acids, the necessary, volatile tannins, pectins, coumarins, etc.). A characteristic feature of the oil is the presence of a large amount of carotenoids. Hawthorn oil is the leader among all oils in the content of these substances. Vitamin A, synthesized from carotenoids in the body, causes a powerful anti-inflammatory and healing effect of the oil, plays a crucial role in the formation of immunity, in the growth and production of steroid hormones, in the functioning of the organs of vision and the reproductive system, in the synthesis of keratin and collagen. Vitamin E concentration is also high (2 times more than in wheat germ oil). This vitamin, necessary for puberty, testosterone production and sexual activity, which plays an important role in the processes of embryonic development and spermatogenesis, improves the anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory and healing effects of vitamin A. Because of the vitamin C content, sea buckthorn oil also leads, only surpassed by rosehip oil. By participating in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, as well as in the synthesis of nucleic acids, which has antiallergic and anti-inflammatory properties, this vitamin plays a role in blood formation, synthesis of steroid hormones and collagen production, it is able to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, affect the state of the organs of vision and actively help increase immunity. The present B vitamins actively participate in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and water salts, as well as in the synthesis of hormones produced by the thyroid, the pancreas and the adrenal glands. These vitamins regulate the digestive, nervous, cardiovascular and muscular systems, they are necessary for the normal functioning of the organs of vision, excellent condition of the nails, skin and hair. Vitamin K can normalize blood clotting, reduce the risk of bleeding, is necessary for normal renal function and osteoporosis prevention. The fatty acid composition of the oil is very diverse. This product contains the most beneficial mono and polyunsaturated acids. Also in the oil there are representatives of saturated acids. In a complex combination, these acids have an immunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory effect, favorably affect the condition of the skin, help restore hormonal balance, improve lipid metabolism and effectively clean. It is worth noting that Omega-3, 6, 9 in combination with palmitic acid have a very beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Due to the widest range of useful properties (wound healing, immunomodulation, antibacterial, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, carcinogenic and radioprotective, etc.), oil rich in antibiotics, minerals and antioxidants has been used for centuries in the treatment and Prevention of the most diverse diseases. Hawthorn oil is rich in substances necessary for the proper functioning of the organs of vision. Carotenoids play an important role in the synthesis of retinal pigments and also reduce the risk of diseases of the cornea and mucosa. Vitamins B, necessary for the full functioning of the retina and optic nerve, help prevent opacity of the lens and play a role in reducing pressure. Vitamin C and flavonoids help improve blood circulation in different parts of the eye, reduce intraocular pressure and also actively inhibit the development of inflammatory processes and protect the eye tissue from free radical attacks. Therefore, sea buckthorn oil in the ointment composition or in the form of drops is used to treat eye injuries and burns, blepharitis, trachoma, conjunctivitis, keratitis, radiation injuries. For the prevention of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, the internal use of oil is especially useful. In addition, the use of oil can be beneficial in the treatment of diseases of the gums, oral cavity and throat, respiratory tract. This useful product has been used externally for a long time to treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis. In addition, the oil, which provides toothache relief, is very effective in the treatment of stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontitis, pulpitis, and is also used in dentistry for the healing of postoperative wounds. Hawthorn oil is a source of substances that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the heart and blood vessels. It helps to reduce cholesterol, increase and strengthen the elasticity of blood vessel walls, prevents the formation of blood clots and plaques, prevents inflammation in the cardiovascular system, normalizes blood pressure and clotting. Therefore, oil is often used in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, ischemic disease, inflammatory diseases of the blood vessels and the heart. The oil will help patients with obesity and diabetes. In sea buckthorn oil, there are substances that regulate blood sugar and are involved in the production of insulin. In addition, the oil helps improve lipid metabolism. The oil is also useful during the rehabilitation period after operations, serious illnesses, radiotherapy, hypovitaminosis or vitamin A and E vitamin deficiency. Hawthorn oil is also used in the care of babies. Sea buckthorn oil is recommended to lubricate diaper rash on children's skin. External use is also advisable to cure oral mucosa with thrush, whose development is caused by frequent spitting up or intestinal dysbiosis. In addition, the oil will help cope with glossitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the tongue) that occurs in children when they bite their tongues. And lubrication with useful oil from the oral mucosa and gums relieves pain and itching during teething in a child. The high concentration in sea buckthorn oil of substances that have a beneficial effect on the skin, nails and hair, determines the use of this useful product in cosmetology. Penetrating deep under the skin, the oil improves microcirculation in subcutaneous fat and metabolism, helping to soften, nourish the skin, protecting it from peeling and drying. In addition, the oil restores the acid-base and lipid balance of the skin, promotes the growth of elasticity and firmness, eliminating wrinkles. The oil will help prevent premature skin aging, which is associated with an age-related hormonal imbalance. Sea buckthorn oil helps whiten, brighten freckles and other spots. Effectively and quickly restore this product and damaged skin due to burns. In addition, sea buckthorn oil prevents inflammation and helps eliminate the rash. Hawthorn oil is able to improve the condition of the skin and hair of the scalp, strengthening the hair follicles, preventing hair loss, stimulating growth, giving the hair a silky and natural shine. This product is often used both in industry and in domestic cosmetology to enrich hair and skin care products, as well as in: various creams and masks for scaly, dry, rough, aged skin care, mature, problematic and fat; whitening masks; cosmetics that restore the skin after tanning; hair masks; lip balms; and aromatherapy preparations and massage oils. Sea buckthorn oil is also effective for nourishing and strengthening eyelashes and for the care of damaged and brittle nails.
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