Amaranth oil
Amaranth oil is extracted from the plant of the same name. It has been known to mankind for several thousand years and is very popular among the people for its healing qualities. Previously, the seeds of the plant were used in cooking, and the leaves and stems of amaranth were fed to animals. But now it is possible to use plant oil in order to get maximum benefits with minimum effort.
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The benefits of amaranth oil
To understand the value of the oil for the body, you can take a closer look at its composition. It has a lot of useful things, but most of all:
- Sterol. They are especially useful for people who spend a lot of time in sports. It is one of the main components of nutritional supplements for athletes, because it is an anabolic that helps the body to adapt to physical activity in a short time.
- Calcium. It makes no sense to describe in detail the process and the area of influence of this substance, because everyone has heard about it, from small to large. It forms the integrity of the bones, during the waiting period for the baby, it allows you to form the correct skeleton of the baby, maintains the mother's bones in a healthy state. Calcium is useful for people in old age, it will help to avoid the problems with the skeleton, which often occur. Interestingly, amaranth oil has a much higher calcium content than milk.
- Squalene. This substance in amaranth oil is 10% of the total mass, and this substance plays a huge role in everything related to the inhibition of the aging process of the skin and the body. Due to its presence in the body, the skin retains its firmness, elasticity longer than usual, remains moisturized, velvety and soft. In addition, squalene is responsible for a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from entering. You can start using amaranth oil for cosmetic purposes from the age of 25, since from this age the natural content of this substance in the body begins to gradually decline. Starting at such an early age, you can enjoy the youthfulness of your skin for a long time.
- Phospholipids. These substances allow maintaining the process of fat metabolism in the body in a normal state, normalize metabolic processes... Regular intake of oil will lead to the fact that the internal systems of the body will work like a clock, and all existing failures will soon improve. Phospholipids affect blood sugar levels, they regulate the amount, keeping the overall level within the normal range. This quality of oil will be especially useful for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Vitamin E. The most that neither is the vitamin of female beauty. Such a concentration of the vitamin, which is present in amaranth oil, is difficult to find in other oils. It is an antioxidant of natural origin that affects not only beauty, but also the health of the whole body. It protects the body from the harmful effects of the environment, significantly reduces the risk of developing cancer. Regular use of oil will slow down the aging process of internal organs, as well as delay the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, loss of elasticity and firmness. Moreover, positively vitamin E affects vision, helping to maintain it for a long time.
The harm of amaranth oil
If we talk about the pure harm of oil, then, in principle, there is none. The only thing that can be noted here is a possible individual intolerance. But there are ailments in which it is categorically impossible to use oil, or to do it only if the doctor has not prescribed it. Contraindications include:
- cholelithiasis;
- chronic ailments of the pancreas;
- high blood cholesterol;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- duodenal ulcer;
- people who have a tendency to indigestion, diarrhea.
The use of amaranth oil
A large amount of useful substances allows you to take amaranth oil for diseases of the nervous system, overwork, depression and sleep disturbance... Amaranth oil has an antidepressant effect due to the presence of the hormone serotonin in its composition. For the treatment of eye diseases, it is useful to consume amaranth oil inside, simply dressing salads with it or adding it to a side dish. Regular consumption of oil can raise and strengthen the body's immune defenses, prevent the development of many diseases. To maintain the body in a healthy state and for prophylaxis, it is enough to take half a small spoon three times a day before meals. Moreover, the course of admission is very small and is only a couple of weeks.
With the help of amaranth oil, diseases of the genitourinary system are treated for both men and women. Erosion of the cervix, fibroids, endometritis, cystitis, male infertility, diseases and inflammation of the prostate gland - all this can be cured much faster and more effectively if, in addition to the usual treatment, amaranth oil is taken in parallel.
With obesity and diabetes, as well as those who want to get rid of excess weight, taking amaranth oil will come in handy and will help you achieve your goals. In addition to treating internal organs, amaranth oil perfectly copes with oral cavity problems: gum disease and periodontal disease, toothaches and other ailments come to naught. To do this, you need to carry out daily rinsing sessions with the participation of oil.
Among the ailments that can be treated with amaranth oil are problems in the work of the gastrointestinal tract - an ulcer, gastroenteritis, etc., heart disease, high blood pressure, varicose veins. The oil prevents blood clots from forming in the vessels, expands them and helps to reduce pressure.
By the way, amaranth oil can replace external wound healing and anti-inflammatory drugs. It helps to tighten wounds, burns heal faster, and disinfects them. The oil treats dermatological diseases: eczema, psoriasis and eliminates acne. To do this, the oil must be rubbed in small amounts into the affected areas.
Amaranth oil is a very good moisturizer and anti-inflammatory agent of natural origin. Therefore, it is actively used in cosmetology, adding to creams, masks and shampoos. It is especially good to use the oil during the cold season, when it often flakes and looks dehydrated.
Amaranth oil has found no less active use in cooking, where it is seasoned with salads and added to cereals. It is useful to use this product when deep-fried, unlike vegetable oil, this does not actively destroy the vitamins of the products. It is useful to replace vegetable oil with it in baked goods.
Where to buy amaranth oil 
Pure amaranth oil can be found in pharmacies, convenience stores, and online stores. The question is that finding real oil is problematic; they often sell simple refined sunflower oil with the inscription amaranth. Of course, such a composition will not harm, but you should not expect any benefits from it as from amaranth. In retail stores, you can find diluted oil, then the composition will indicate the other oils that are involved in the mixture.
Amaranth oil: reviews
Numerous positive reviews show that amaranth oil is really very effective both in terms of treatment and as a cosmetic product. It helps to moisturize the skin for a long time, for which the owners of dry and sensitive dermis are very fond of. There are many reviews that oil in a short time helps the skin to heal after burns, and photographs are often attached to such reviews, which is why there is no doubt about the veracity of opinions. It acts not only as a wound healing agent, but also as a pain reliever.
The only negative mentioned by those who have already tested the effectiveness of the composition on themselves is the price of the oil. Real amaranth oil, without dilution, costs around 1,000 - 1,300 rubles per 100 ml. But it is not spent so quickly, and health is priceless! Knowing the approximate price of a natural product, avoid buying at “attractive” prices, as there is a high risk that this is not a stock at all, but a low-quality fake “dummy”, or a diluted version where the percentage of amaranth oil is very low.