The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that linseed oil is a healthy food rich in a-linolenic acid, and it has been confirmed that it has the following functions:
1. Change the mode of ingesting fatty acids in body tissues: After humans or animals consume linseed oil, the fatty acid composition in their tissues will produce changes that are beneficial to the body’s health, reduce excess fat, and prevent constipation, diarrhea and gastrointestinal syndrome 2. Anti-inflammatory activity: Generally speaking, it is believed that n23 fatty acid has anti-inflammatory activity. The anti-inflammatory activity of linseed oil is closely related to the conversion of ALA into EPA in humans and animals.
3. The activity of lowering blood lipid and cholesterol, preventing stroke and multiple sclerosis: A large number of animal and human experiments have proved that n23 fatty acid has a significant effect of lowering serum triglycerides and cholesterol, and its mechanism of action is generally considered to be n23 intake After fatty acids, it inhibits the synthesis of apolipoprotein B and the clearance of low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides in the body.
4. The function of lowering blood pressure: Studies have shown that adding linseed oil can significantly reduce their diastolic and systolic blood pressure. The consumption of linseed oil in hypertensive patients can lower blood pressure and inhibit stress response.
5. Inhibit the occurrence and metastasis of cancer: Studies have shown that linseed meal and linseed oil can reduce the incidence of colon cancer (ACF) in the distal colon by 88% and 77%, and the occurrence of colon cancer (ACF) in the proximal colon. The rate is reduced by 86% and 87%. Compared with corn oil, the intake of linseed oil, which accounts for 15% of the diet, has a significant inhibitory effect on colon cancer caused by azomethane. In addition, linseed oil can also prevent prostate cancer. A certain effect.
6. Enhance insulin function and prevent diabetes: Linseed oil can regulate lipid metabolism in the human body, inhibit diabetes complications, reduce the probability of acid and ketone poisoning, and protect various organs and nervous system of the human body, thereby benefiting The health of diabetic patients.
7. Improve cognitive function and improve eye diseases: Human brain tissue is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are very conducive to the formation of normal vision, function and cognitive function [62]. Therefore, linseed oil rich in α2 linolenic acid can improve memory and improve eye diseases.
8. Improve skin: Studies have shown that linseed oil can clean up harmful substances in the blood, improve skin conditions to a certain extent, eliminate tinea and eczema, reduce excessive skin fat, and make skin smooth and translucent.
9. Other functions: prevent osteoporosis caused by estrogen deficiency, relieve menopausal syndrome, enhance self-immunity, help treat rheumatoid arthritis, cardiac occlusion, prevent heart disease, etc.