Corn oil: benefits, harms and uses
Corn or maize oil is not among the most popular and cannot boast of a rich history. It was first received in the United States only at the end of the 19th century. Despite this, maize oil has its own benefits.
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Benefits of corn oil
A wide range of beneficial ingredients in corn oil include B vitamins, vitamins C and K, beta-carotene. This oil is especially rich in vitamin E; in its content, corn oil is significantly ahead of olive oil. It also contains vitamin F and lecithin.
According to nutritionists, maize oil is beneficial for people with vascular and heart disease, as well as for those suffering from atherosclerosis. Under the influence of lecithin and polyunsaturated fatty acids, the level of cholesterol in the blood returns to normal. Moreover, corn oil affects exactly the "bad" cholesterol, which is an excellent prevention of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels.
Corn oil is often included in the diet as an element of the diet, due to its ability to normalize fat metabolism. Like other vegetable oils, it has a laxative effect and gently stimulates the intestines. This oil has a choleretic effect, which is beneficial for digestion.
Regular use of corn oils significantly reduces the possibility of developing oncology, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, activates the body's immune defenses and rejuvenates it. It is recommended to use this product for people with dry skin, as vitamin E contained in the oil makes the skin healthier and is beneficial for hair health.
Harm of corn oil
The use of corn oil in food in moderate doses will not harm human health. With only rare exceptions, it can cause allergic manifestations. Therefore, this oil can be introduced into the diet of young children.
Maize oil contains significant amounts of omega-6 and very little omega-3. Omega-6 increases the rate of blood clotting, so blood clots can form, which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, this can only happen if the specified dosage is exceeded for a long time.
You should not get carried away with corn oil, as this can lead to the development of inflammation and a decrease in immunity. To counteract this harmful effect of corn oil, you need to consume foods high in Omega-3 with it.
Contraindications for corn oil
Based on the possible harmful properties that we indicated above, contraindications to the use of corn oil can be formulated.
These include:
- Individual intolerance to the components of maize oil.
- Overweight problems.
- Thrombophlebitis and an increased tendency to form blood clots.
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, especially in the acute stage.
- Cholelithiasis.
For all other people, corn oil can be consumed in moderation.
Application of corn oil
Although maize oil is not particularly popular, the area of its use by humans is quite wide. It is used in cosmetology, cooking, and for the treatment of certain diseases.
For culinary purposes, maize oil is often used to make salads, and you can fry food on it. This oil is especially well suited for deep-fat frying. The meat cooked in this way is tender and juicy. During heat treatment, corn oil, unlike sunflower and other varieties, does not form carcinogenic substances. It does not burn or foam.
Experienced cooks add corn oil when preparing the dough. It gives the dough fluffiness and firmness. Also, maize oil is a raw material for the production of margarines.
Corn oil is especially widely used for medicinal purposes. For example, as a remedy for the treatment of the gallbladder, it is recommended to drink it a few minutes before meals twice a day for a tablespoon. In addition, this oil is used to normalize digestion, to correct weight, and also in the presence of diabetes mellitus.
You can use corn oil and topical. They are lubricated with small cuts on the skin to speed up their healing. It is also useful to use this product for the treatment of eczema or psoriasis. They are lubricated with the affected areas, and also taken orally. A tablespoon of oil should be drunk with meals. You need to drink the oil with warm water with the addition of honey.
In cosmetology, corn oil is used to heal hair and skin. For example, to give hair elasticity and strengthen its roots, it is recommended to rub heated corn oil into the roots of the curls. The head should then be wrapped in a hot, damp towel so that the oil is better absorbed. This procedure heals the strands and makes them silky. For the best effect, you can use corn oil inside. Due to its beneficial properties, corn oil is one of the components of many hair care products.
It is useful to use corn butter and for skin health. It restores the protective properties of the skin and promotes its rapid regeneration. You can use corn oil on any skin type. It helps to eliminate age spots if you regularly wipe the affected area with this oil.
To reduce wrinkles, it is recommended to use masks based on maize oil. For example, mix a teaspoon of corn oil, half a teaspoon of melted honey, and quail yolk. eggs... Beat the mixture and apply on the skin for a quarter of an hour. Rinse off such a mask with warm water.
It is useful to make trays with heated corn oil to heal nails. To keep the nails strong, you need to add a few drops of iodine to warm oil. Keep your nails in this bath for 15 minutes. They become strong, they stop exfoliating.
Reviews of corn oil
Experienced housewives prefer to use corn oil for fried foods and are very satisfied. It is much more useful, does not form carcinogenic components. Although this oil costs a little more than the usual sunflower oil and is not found on sale in every store. In stores, you can find corn oil from different manufacturers, as well as with different additives. Many mothers use it to prepare children's meals.
