Read about amaranth oil: benefits for the body, medicinal properties, calorie content per 100 grams, the composition of vitamins, harm and contraindications. Watch the video. Among the various types of vegetable oils, amaranth is considered the most beneficial for human health. It differs from others in its unique amino acid composition and contains the powerful anticancer agent squalene.
Amaranth oil is obtained from the smallest dark brown grains of amaranth (which is also called shiritsa). During production, the method of "cold pressing" is used, which has a very positive effect on the quality of the product - 100% natural oil has a very high biological value. From amaranth, the cultivation of which is based on germinating seeds, flour, cereals, starch, oil are prepared, and in the pharmacology and cosmetic industry, squalene and lysine are obtained from this plant. Flour and seeds are popular in the manufacture of bakery and confectionery products, they are added for vegetable canning and as a vitamin and protein supplement to dietary and vegetarian dishes.
Add them to salads, omelets and casseroles to fill the deficiency of protein, magnesium and ascorbic acid, which are rich in the leaves of this wonderful plant. By the way, you can season the same salads with amaranth oil (suitable for adding to baked goods, 1st and 2nd dishes, etc.). Stew and fry on it. It has a pleasant smell and a nutty flavor.
To preserve the beneficial properties, store amaranth oil in a closed vial or bottle in places located away from moisture and light at t up to 25 ° C. The shelf life after opening the container is 1 month.
Ingredients: calories and vitamins
The fatty acid composition of this type of oil is close to that of corn - so, both contain more than 50% linoleic acid. Amaranth is unique in that it contains vitamin E in a rather rare form - tocotrienol (in other oils it exists in passive tocopherol form), due to which its antioxidant properties increase by 40-50%.
There are bile acids, phospholipids (up to 9%), poly-, monounsaturated fatty acids - arachidonic, oleic, linolenic, palmitoleic, carotenoids, phytosterols, carotenoids, vitamin D, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, choline, niacin, iron, calcium.
A large amount of potassium - 508 mg, phosphorus - 557 mg, copper - 525 μg.
Champion in squalene content - 8%. In appreciable quantities, this substance is contained in expensive varieties of olive oil - 0, 2–0, 8% and linseed oil - no more than 1%, obtained by cold pressing.
Calorie content of amaranth oil
per 100 g - 736 kcal:
- Proteins - 0 g
- Fat - 81, 8 g
- Carbohydrates - 0 g
Amaranth oil: benefits
Amaranth seed oil is valued in all countries, as evidenced by its price indicators: for example, in America, the cost of a 10 ml bottle starts at $ 18, while online stores in Russia offer to buy it at prices starting from 1000 rubles for 350 ml. This is much cheaper than in the West, because every year about ten percent of the sown area is sown with fodder and food varieties of this plant.
The value of squalene
Previously, this useful substance was obtained only from the liver of a deep-sea shark in negligible amounts (up to 1.5%). There is a lot of it in oil - up to 8%. Squalene is an indispensable participant in the synthesis of triterpenes and steroids, including vitamin D and hormones. Thanks to him, the tissues and organs of the body are saturated with oxygen and are exposed to antitumor and anticarcinogenic effects, which brings undoubted health benefits. This improves resistance to various viruses, fungal and bacterial infections, radioactive radiation.
Read: Where Squalene Is Contained
It is known that in the West, dietary supplements are used as an antitumor and immunostimulating agent as "Deep shark liver oil". In small doses, squalene is present in elite cosmetics. According to foreign studies, its content in the blood of an adult increases significantly with the appearance of skin lesions, which confirms its role as an immunostimulant.
The healing properties of amaranth oil
Recommended for use when …
- cardiovascular diseases - atherosclerosis, varicose veins, arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, vasculitis, myocarditis, pericarditis;
- colitis, stomach and duodenal ulcer, viral hepatitis and cirrhosis;
- anemia;
- diseases of the throat and oral cavity - periodontal disease, tonsillitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis;
- obesity (when added to diet salads, despite its high calorie content);
- the benefits of amaranth oil for diabetes mellitus;
- diseases of the male and female reproductive system (for external use) - ovarian cyst, erosion of the cervix, female and male infertility, colpitis, myoma, vaginitis, erectile dysfunction in men;
- eye diseases - macular degeneration, cataract, blepharitis, diabetic retinopathy, night blindness, xerophthalmia, conjunctivitis;
- oncological diseases, tuberculosis, fungal and viral infections;
- benefit in muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, rickets, polyarthritis, etc. (phosphorus and vitamin E strengthen muscles and improve muscle function);
- lesions of the nervous system, psychoemotional disorders, insomnia and headaches.
The oil contains substances that prevent the development of inflammation and promote wound healing in case of ulcerative and erosive damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. For treatment and for prophylaxis, it is recommended to use it one teaspoon at a time during meals twice a day (shake the bottle beforehand). The duration of such a course of treatment is 30 days (twice a year).
The beneficial properties of amaranth oil are due to the effectiveness of the application for burns, non-healing wounds, psoriasis, dry eczema, dermatitis. If you smear it on a small area of the skin where the tumor is located, then this can reduce the radiation dose during radiotherapy without the risk of getting a radiation burn.
Video about the benefits of amaranth oil:
Harm and contraindications
Amaranth oil is harmful in some cases: at the beginning of its use, there may be slight nausea or dizziness. Such signs of malaise indicate that the body has begun to actively "saturate" with oxygen. However, in case of acute or chronic form of cholecystitis, gall and urolithiasis, pancreatitis, it is advisable to consult a doctor before eating oil, since amaranth oil is contraindicated for you.
