Grape seed oil is produced by pressing grape seeds. Grape seed oil has a high burning temperature and is odorless. For this reason, it can be used in cooking, baking, frying, and salad, as well as for skin and hair care.
This oil is free of cholesterol and the amount of saturated fat in it is very low. Consumption of grape seed oil reduces bad blood cholesterol by 7% and increases good blood cholesterol by 13%. Grape seed oil has a very high degree of burning and maintains its properties at high temperature and is very suitable for frying at high temperature. In fact, cooking and frying with grape seed oil preserves the taste of food.
Grape seed oil contains a lot of vitamin E, vitamin F, zinc, potassium, copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and selenium. Grape seeds contain many proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins are a type of polyphenols that have antioxidant properties and fight against free radicals and are very useful for preventing premature aging of the skin. Antioxidants in grape seed oil are 20 times stronger than vitamins. C and 50 times more than vitamin E. This oil is used in many cosmetic products such as hand cream, body cream, lip balms and lotions. This oil is suitable for all types of skin and its regenerative properties moisturize the skin and help maintain the elasticity of the skin. Grape seed oil can also be used for massage and to relieve fatigue and body pain.
Therapeutic benefits and properties of grape seed oil and its extract:
High cholesterol: In a study conducted on 40 people with high blood cholesterol, the administration of grape seed supplement with chromium significantly reduced blood cholesterol of these people. Administering its supplement to smokers also showed a reduction in LDL in their tests. In another study, administration of 1 ounce of grape seed oil for 4 weeks resulted in a 14% increase in HDL.
High blood pressure: Antioxidants (such as grape seeds) protect blood vessels from damage and injury. As we know, damaged vessels lead to an increase in blood pressure and ultimately an increase in the work of the heart. In some animal studies, grape seed extract has been shown to lower blood pressure. Of course, more research is needed in this field.
Heart diseases: Many heart problems are caused by atherosclerosis (which is caused by hardening of the arteries). By preventing the formation of plaque, grape seed extract prevents the hardening of arteries, the deposition of LDL and the occurrence of heart failure.
Cancer: Polyphenols in grape seed increase apoptosis in cancer cells. Apoptosis is a normal function in healthy cells; In this way, cells build a wall around themselves and destroy themselves according to the program, when they go out of their normal state, although studies have shown that in tumors, for some reason, the phenomenon of apoptosis tends to decrease, which results It is the growth of a cancerous mass. In a study conducted at the University of Kentucky, the use of grape extract resulted in a 76% increase in apoptosis during the study. In laboratory conditions, grape seed extract has prevented the development of colon, stomach, breast, prostate and lung cancer. Today, the hypothesis of using grape seed extract as a supplement alongside drug therapy in cancer patients has many supporters.
Skin damage: Grape seed extract is also effective in reducing skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays. Bioflavonoid proanthocyanidin present in grape seed extract reduces fatty acid oxidation and inflammation that lead to skin damage and signs of aging. In research conducted at Ohio University, grape seed extract accelerated wound healing. Grape seed oil is widely used in the production of skin protection products and cosmetics and is very beneficial for the skin due to its high content of vitamin E and linoleic acid. Grape seed oil is a very suitable combination for massage therapy, because it is easily absorbed by the skin and its fat does not stay on the surface of the skin. Also, due to the high content of linoleic acid, it is suitable for the skin and cell membrane, it has high regeneration and growth properties, and as a moisturizer, it has great efficiency and is especially recommended to prevent wrinkles around the eyes.
