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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.
By Anton Sujanto
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