| Modern views of seabuckthorn
oil In modern times the seabuckthorn plant
began to attract the attention of scientists in China
and Russia as far back as the 1950s, and the sees, berries,
barks and leaves of the plant, in addition to the seabuckthorn
oil, have been studied for their benefits in nutrition,
medicine and cosmetics.
These days, seabuckthorn oil is manufactured from the
berries and seeds of the plant, as this preserves the
vital nutrients. Seabuckthorn oil has been identified
as the most valuable part of the plant, and the supplements
that use this oil take advantage of that fact. Seabuckthorn
oil supplements are rich in many vital nutrients, including
vitamin E, vitamin C, beta carotene and many important
flavinoids.
These components are all known as powerful antioxidants,
and they have been shown to provide excellent protection
against a number of diseases caused by the production
of free radicals. Antioxidants are thought to interfere
with the ability of free radicals to cause damage to
the cells of the body.
What is seabuckthorn oil made of?
The seabuckthorn plant is known to contain at least
190 bioactive ingredients, with at least 106 of these
ingredients contained in seabuckthorn oil. This seabuckthorn
oil is thought to be the single best source of vitamin
C, vitamin E, beta carotene, essential amino acids,
flavinoids and unsaturated fatty acids.
For instance, seabuckthorn oil contains twice the amount
of vitamin E as wheat oil, nine times as much as corn
oil and a stunning 35 times as much as soybean oil.
In addition, over ninety percent of the fatty acids
contained in seabuckthorn oil are of the healthier unsaturated
variety. Seabuckthorn oil is a rich source of omega-3,
omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.
In addition to these important antioxidants and other
nutrients, seabuckthorn oil is also a rich source of
flavonoids. Flavonoids are pigments which provide many
fruits with their color, and research has shown that
flavonoids may have the ability to prevent many common
health problems. Flavonoids are also thought to be useful
in maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure
levels.
When buying seabuckthorn oil as a food supplement,
it is important to choose supplements made under the
strictest quality programs, as improper processing can
destroy many of the healthful nutrients found in supplements.
It is important to buy your seabuckthorn oil supplements
from those companies with a strong reputation for quality
and many years of experience in the business.
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