Linolenic acid in linseed oil can
generate DHA and EPA through metabolism in human body. DHA as a necessary
matter in nervous system to maintain life of cells, and can help development of
brain and retina. EPA can help reduce contents of cholesterol and triglycerides,
and promote metabolism of saturated fatty acid so as to reduce blood viscosity,
improve blood circulation, improve oxygen supply and eliminate fatigue; prevent
fat deposition on vessel wall, prevent formation and development of atherosclerosis,
and prevent from cardiovascular diseases such as cerebral thrombosis, cerebral
hemorrhage, and hypertension.
What kind of people need to eat
linseed oil?
I. Key functions to maternal women
and infants
Suggestions of nutrient experts: pregnant
women had better eat linseed oil in the early stage as nourishment and best
growth promote for infants.
II. Best nourishment for students
and white-collar workers
For white-collar workers with high
work pressure who need to use mind frequently need to eat some Dinghe linseed
oil to supplement DHA, promote brain development, improve intelligence and
protect eyesight.
III. Health care function to the middle
aged and aged persons, including patents suffering hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, diabetes and cancer
EPA decomposed from linolenic acid
can clean wastes in blood vessel, and can improve and prevent cardiovascular
and cerebrovascular diseases.
IV. Favorable effect for
constipation of kids and pregnant women
On the one hand, the cold-pressed
linseed oil is a kind of oil with function of lubrication; linolenic acid helps
gastrointestinal motility; on the other hand, linseed oil contains certain
mineral substance Mg, which can help gastrointestinal motility and discharge
wastes out of the body.
Anyway, linseed oil is necessity for everyone. However, aforesaid people need to supplement linolenic acid to guarantee balanced intake of nutrition. Nutritionists suggest that special population shall eat suitable linseed oil properly to supplement linolenic acid.